The Duchess (2008)
An 18th-century aristocrat navigates a life of public scrutiny and private heartache, all while seeking genuine connection.
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
How intense is The Duchess?
The Duchess has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What The Duchess feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Duchess
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Duchess for you?
Is The Duchess scary?
No. The Duchess is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Duchess gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Duchess sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Duchess OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Duchess?
The Duchess runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The Duchess?
The Duchess is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does The Duchess have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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