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The DuchessOverview and Synopsis

  • The Duchess
  • Opened September 19, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 49 min.
  • PG-13
    sexual content, brief nudity and thematic material
  • Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (Keira Knightley), was the original “It Girl.” Like her direct descendant Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a Read More
  • Cast: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell
  • Director: Saul Dibb
  • Genres: Romantic Drama, Period Film, Drama

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  • Keira Knightley as Georgiana in "The Duchess."
  • Keira Knightley as Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire in "The Duchess."
  • A scene from "The Duchess."

The Duchess Special Event Photos

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  • Keira Knightley at the UK premiere of "The Duchess."
  • Ralph Fiennes at the UK premiere of "The Duchess."
  • Dominic Cooper at the UK premiere of "The Duchess."

The Duchess Recent Fan Reviews

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  • The Duchess - Watch It because the set and costumes are beautiful...
    by precisely500

    I struggle with the rating even as I write this because I don't want to be unfair about the quality of the movie -which by the way was absolutely superb! The main problem I had with this movie...Read More

  • Hmmm
    by catlover3408

    This movie was ok, but it had a very unsettling ending. There were several questionable sex scenes, so don't take kids there. The costumes were really cool though....Read More

  • Beautiful Movie
    by americangraffiti

    Best English period piece since "Pride and Prejudice." The cinematography was fantastic and I still think Ralph Fiennes gave one of his best performances and will be nominated for an award later...Read More

  • Beautiful Period Piece, Great costuming, Sad story
    by liquidgirl333

    My title says it all. The costuming was magnificent and the story was very sad. Keira Knightley did a phenomenal job and is as beautiful as ever. It's definitely a must see and is NOT a chick...Read More

The Duchess Critic Reviews

  • "...so handsomely done and so adroit at avoiding missteps that it's hard not to be content. " Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "This is a highbrow and elegant chick flick that outstrips the likes of The Women or other insipid movies targeted to females." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...offers all the sumptuous visual pleasures of a historical costume drama, yet little in the way of actual history." Variety

    - Justin Chang

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