The Duchess (2008)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,786 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2008-09-05
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch The Duchess
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
The Duchess parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Duchess is a PG-13 period drama about an 18th-century aristocrat trapped in an unfaithful marriage.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central plot involves adultery and infidelity within an aristocratic marriage; expect romantic and sexual tension.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Gambling debt is a plot element, reflecting era-appropriate aristocratic vice.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Saul Dibb
Cast
- Keira Knightley as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
- Ralph Fiennes as Duke of Devonshire
- Charlotte Rampling as Lady Spencer
- Dominic Cooper as Charles Grey
- Hayley Atwell as Bess Foster
- Simon McBurney as Charles Fox
- Aidan McArdle as Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- John Shrapnel as General Grey
- Alistair Petrie as Heaton
- Patrick Godfrey as Dr. Neville
The Duchess FAQ
Is The Duchess good?
The Duchess has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Duchess?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store and Google Play.
Is The Duchess OK for kids?
The Duchess is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Duchess is a PG-13 period drama about an 18th-century aristocrat trapped in an unfaithful marriage.
What movies are like The Duchess?
If you liked The Duchess, try Pride & Prejudice, Out of Africa, A Royal Affair and Bajirao Mastani.