The Duchess (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, The Duchess is a drama, romance and history film directed by Saul Dibb, running about 110 minutes. “Based on the incredible true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Duchess stars Keira Knightley as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Ralph Fiennes as Duke of Devonshire, Charlotte Rampling as Lady Spencer and Dominic Cooper as Charles Grey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Duchess has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duchess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duchess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duchess (2008)?
- In US, The Duchess is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Duchess worth watching?
- The Duchess holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Duchess?
- The Duchess stars Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper and Hayley Atwell.
- When was The Duchess released?
- The Duchess was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.