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IMDb rating 6.9
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Critic rating 7.3

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Critic Simon Crook
rated 8

A classy, well-crafted biopic of a period society girl.

Read full review at Empire
Pernille Larsen
rated 7

Big fan of historic movies

1 year ago
Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

...the "ironies of fame" material works well—not because of its specific application to the aristocracy, but for how it relates to the commoners.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Daniel S Ogalde
rated 6

...en visuell fröjd att skåda. Skönhet uppblandad med en fantastisk detaljrikedom, där kläder och sminkning spelar en huvudpart, ger helheten en stark trovärdighet.

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Cast & Crew

Saul Dibb
Director
Charlotte Rampling
As Lady Spencer
Ralph Fiennes
As Duke of Devonshire
Michael Medwin
As Speechmaker
Keira Knightley
As Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
John Shrapnel
As General Grey
Dominic Cooper
As Charles Grey

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The Duchess is a historical drama film that follows the life of Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire, in the late 18th century. The movie depicts Georgiana's tumultuous marriage to William Cavendish, the Duke of Devonshire, who expects her to produce a male heir. However, Georgiana's numerous pregnancies result in daughters, leading to her husband's displeasure. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and power struggles within the aristocracy. Keira Knightley stars as Georgiana Cavendish, alongside Ralph Fiennes as William Cavendish.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Duchess include Mona Lisa Smile, Passchendaele, The Young Victoria, Savannah, As You Like It (2006), Mary, Queen of Scots.

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The Duchess was released in theaters on September 19, 2008.