2020, comedy, drama, history
96 minutes
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver stole 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 happened next became the stuff of legend.
Age
15+
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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10
2022-03-17
The Duke is both a surprising true story, and an ultimately heartwarming nostalgia tale, that may very well steal your heart. Read more
9.0
2022-03-03
A delightfully quirky and entertaining British movie that should be a “must-see” for older audiences (who made up the majority of the audience at my showing). Very much recommended. Read more
8.0
2020-09-04
The real-life story of the picaresque British hero who stole a painting from the National Gallery for charitable purposes is doused in saccharine and yet enjoyable to watch. Read more
7.0
2021-07-21
Even if the cinematography tends to infuse warm light in every scene and the direction is sometimes too bubbly to feel real, the performances are genuinely natural and sympathetic to make us bound up with the characters. There is a tenderness about this hero and his noble intentions that is profoundly touching. The ending is delicious, and even James Bond seems to have acknowledged this story. Read more
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