Roger Michell, a British director, directed this comedy-drama film based on a script by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman. Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Matthew Goode, and Anna Maxwell Martin are among the cast members.
Following its world premiere at the Venice Picture Festival, The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph gave the film five stars. The film is set to be released in 2021.
What is The Duke about?
The Duke is based on the true incident of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver who robbed the National Gallery in London of Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington. Kempton issued ransom messages, stating that he would return the painting if the government increased its investment in aged care. The events that followed became legendary.
The theft of Goya’s portrait by Kempton Bunton was the first and only theft in the National Gallery’s history. The complete storey of the crime was only revealed fifty years later. Kempton had concocted a web of deception. The only reality was that he was a nice man who was motivated to change the world and rescue his marriage – the story of how and why he utilised the Duke to do so is a beautifully inspiring one.
Where to stream The Duke?
The film made its global premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2020. It will be released in select US theatres on September 17, 2021.
Cry Macho, Copshop, and Live at Mister Kelly’s are among the 16 films that will be released on the same day.
Is The Duke on Netlfix?
No, Duke is not available on Netflix and thus subscription holders will have to choose between Netflix’s many offerings.
Is The Duke on Amazon prime?
Since The Duke will not be available in theatres, users will have to look for other options as Amazon prime will not carry the movie as of yet. We would recommend our readers to choose from Prime’s vast collection.
Is The Duke on Hulu?
The Duke is not available on Hulu’s vast library of movies and streaming shows as of yet. We would recommend other movies of a similar nature.
Can The Duke be streamed online?
This movie will be released in theatres, making it unlikely that one will be able to watch it for free. There is no news on when it will appear on other VOD platforms. While there are free online streaming services where the movie will almost certainly appear shortly, we advise our readers to avoid all unlawful means and to only watch movies and shows online after paying for them.