The Duchess

The Duchess

Based on the incredible true story.

Directed by Saul Dibb

Produced by Pathé Renn Productions, BBC Film

2008110 min7.0 / 10

A visually sumptuous period drama tracing the personal and political downfall of an aristocratic woman trapped between duty, desire, and social scandal.

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

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Duchess sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Duchess violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Duchess scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Duchess end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Duchess easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like The Duchess, and what each one shares →

Like The Duchess

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Duchess

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Duchess, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Duchess, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Duchess, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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