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Big fan of historic movies

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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
Dominic Cooper
As Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell
As Bess Foster
John Shrapnel
As General 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.

Where can I stream The Duchess? Toggle content

You can stream The Duchess on: Rakuten TV Sky Store

What movies are similar to The Duchess? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Duchess include Mona Lisa Smile, A Royal Affair, Memoirs of a Geisha, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Edge of Love, Joyeux Noel.

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The Duchess was released in theaters on September 5, 2008.