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The Duchess (2008)

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The Duchess (2008)

Overview

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


Starring Cast


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.6

Overview

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


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central conflict critiques the historical subjugation and lack of agency for women within a patriarchal aristocratic society, aligning with progressive values of gender equality and individual rights. While the narrative focuses on personal endurance rather than systemic change, its depiction of the problem is decidedly left-leaning.

The movie features a historically consistent, predominantly white cast. Its narrative, however, strongly critiques the patriarchal societal structures of the 18th century, highlighting the lack of agency and equity for women through the negative portrayal of the male lead and the system he embodies.

Secondary

The Duchess is a historical drama centered on Georgiana Cavendish's life, marriage, and societal challenges in 18th-century England. The narrative primarily explores heterosexual relationships, political engagement, and personal freedoms within that era. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's storyline or character arcs.

The film "The Duchess" is a historical drama centered on Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, in 18th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on her marriage, political life, and personal relationships. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the movie's storyline or character arcs.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a historical drama based on the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. All major historical figures depicted in the movie are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical gender.

The film "The Duchess" is a historical drama based on real British aristocratic figures from the late 18th century. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of their historical counterparts, primarily white Europeans.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.9
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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6.2
Metacritic logo
6.2

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