The Duke

The Duke

Royalty goes to the dogs.

Directed by Philip Spink

Produced by Keystone Pictures, Gone Fishing Productions

199988 min4.2 / 10

A lighthearted family comedy about an eccentric nobleman who leaves his estate to his dog, built on whimsy and the clash between tradition and unconventional affection.

When his nephew tries to wrest control of his estate from him, the Duke of Dingwall removes the boy from his will and leaves everything to his dog.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Duke easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is The Duke violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Duke scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does The Duke end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Duke sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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.

8/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity28

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise2

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Duke

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Duke

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Duke, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Duke, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Duke, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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