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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
Hayley Atwell
As Bess Foster

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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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You can stream The Duchess on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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, The Other Boleyn Girl, Memoirs of a Geisha, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, My Brother's War, A Royal Affair.

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