Movie

The Duchess

“Based on the incredible true story.”

★ 7.0(1,820)20081h 50m

The Duchess is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 28 June 2026.

Where to watch The Duchess

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Good to know

Director: Saul Dibb
Release date: 2008-09-05
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $43,306,325
Budget: $17,759,769
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Pathé Renn Productions

The Duchess — trailer

About The Duchess

The Duchess is a 2008 movie in the Drama, History and Romance genres, directed by Saul Dibb, starring Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Charlotte Rampling. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,820 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Duchess in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Cast

Keira Knightley

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Ralph Fiennes

Duke of Devonshire

Charlotte Rampling

Lady Spencer

Dominic Cooper

Charles Grey

Hayley Atwell

Bess Foster

Simon McBurney

Charles Fox

Aidan McArdle

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

John Shrapnel

General Grey

Alistair Petrie

Heaton

Patrick Godfrey

Dr. Neville

Michael Medwin

Speechmaker

Justin Edwards

Macaroni

Themes & keywords

adulteryinfidelitylondon, englandhusband wife relationshippoliticsmarriage crisisgambling debtdukebiographybased on true storyunfaithfulnessroyaltyhistorical fictionperiod dramaaristocrat

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Duchess in Canada?+

In Canada, The Duchess is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Duchess on Netflix?+

The Duchess is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Duchess?+

The Duchess has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Duchess?+

The Duchess stars Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper and Hayley Atwell.

When did The Duchess come out?+

The Duchess is a 2008 movie directed by Saul Dibb.

What genre is The Duchess?+

The Duchess is Drama, History and Romance film.

Who directed The Duchess?+

The Duchess was directed by Saul Dibb.