The Duke (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, The Duke is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Roger Michell, running about 96 minutes. “A priceless true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happened next became the stuff of legend.
Who’s in it. The Duke stars Helen Mirren as Dorothy Bunton, Jim Broadbent as Kempton Bunton, Fionn Whitehead as Jackie Bunton and Aimee Kelly as Irene Boslover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Duke has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duke page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duke (2021)?
- In US, The Duke is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Duke worth watching?
- The Duke holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Duke?
- The Duke stars Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Fionn Whitehead, Aimee Kelly and Matthew Goode.
- When was The Duke released?
- The Duke was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.