The Duke
“A priceless true story.”
Synopsis
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happens next becomes the stuff of legend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-28
Top Cast
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Jim Broadbent
Kempton Bunton
Helen Mirren
Dorothy Bunton
Fionn Whitehead
Jackie Bunton
Anna Maxwell Martin
Mrs. Gowling
Matthew Goode
Jeremy Hutchinson
Jack Bandeira
Kenny Bunton
Aimee Kelly
Irene Boslover
Charlotte Spencer
Pammy
Heather Craney
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Stephen Rashbrook
Foreman
James Wilby
Judge Aarvold
John Heffernan
Neddie Cussen
Alice Stokoe
Woman with Babe
Sarah Annett
Post Office Clerk
Charlie Richmond
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Matt Sutton
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Michael Hodgson
Barry Spence
Richard McCabe
Rab Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 25, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 14, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.29x
+$3.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Michell
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Bean, Clive Coleman
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Duke
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.2M
- Production Studios
- Pathé, Ingenious Media, Neon Films, Screen Yorkshire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Michell
Richard Bean, Clive Coleman
George Fenton
Mike Eley
Kristina Hetherington
Christopher Burton, Michael S. Constable, Peter Scarf, Nicky Bentham, Cameron McCracken
Department Leadership Roster
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Kristina Hetherington
Editor
Kristian Milsted
Production Design
Dinah Collin
Costume Design
Michael S. Constable
Producer
Julian Spencer
Stunt Coordinator
Sebastian Barker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roger Michell
Director
Richard Bean
Screenplay
Clive Coleman
Screenplay
Nicky Bentham
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Duke about?
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happens next becomes the stuff of legend.
Who directed The Duke?
The Duke was directed by Roger Michell.
Who stars in The Duke?
The principal cast of The Duke includes Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode.
When was The Duke released and how long is it?
The Duke was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Duke?
The Duke had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $14.2M at the worldwide box office (1.29 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Duke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duke was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duke?
The Duke holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).