The Duke Wore Jeans (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Duke Wore Jeans poster

Released in 1958, The Duke Wore Jeans is a comedy and romance film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. A cockney lad pretends to be a Lord in order to woo a South American princess

Who’s in it. The Duke Wore Jeans stars Tommy Steele as Tony Whitecliffe/Tommy Hudson, June Laverick as Princess Maria, Michael Medwin as Cooper and Eric Pohlmann as Bastini - Prime Minister, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Duke Wore Jeans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duke Wore Jeans page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Duke Wore Jeans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Duke Wore Jeans (1958)?
In GB, The Duke Wore Jeans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Duke Wore Jeans worth watching?
The Duke Wore Jeans holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Duke Wore Jeans?
The Duke Wore Jeans stars Tommy Steele, June Laverick, Michael Medwin, Eric Pohlmann and Alan Wheatley.
When was The Duke Wore Jeans released?
The Duke Wore Jeans was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.