The Duchess(2008)
“Based on the incredible true story.”
Overview
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
Director
Saul Dibb
Studio
Pathé Renn Productions
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$43M
Cast
Keira Knightley
as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Ralph Fiennes
as Duke of Devonshire
Charlotte Rampling
as Lady Spencer
Dominic Cooper
as Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell
as Bess Foster
Simon McBurney
as Charles Fox
Aidan McArdle
as Richard Brinsley Sheridan
John Shrapnel
as General Grey
Alistair Petrie
as Heaton
Patrick Godfrey
as Dr. Neville
Michael Medwin
as Speechmaker
Justin Edwards
as Macaroni
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$43M
Production Companies
Pathé Renn Productions • BBC Film • BiM Distribuzione
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Duchess?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Duchess (2008).
What is The Duchess about?▼
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
Who directed The Duchess?▼
The Duchess was directed by Saul Dibb and released in 2008. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is The Duchess?▼
The Duchess has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Duchess?▼
The cast of The Duchess includes Keira Knightley as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Ralph Fiennes as Duke of Devonshire, Charlotte Rampling as Lady Spencer, Dominic Cooper as Charles Grey, Hayley Atwell as Bess Foster and more.
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