The Duke (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1999, The Duke is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Philip Spink, running about 88 minutes. “Royalty goes to the dogs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Duke stars John Neville as The Duke, James Doohan as Clive Chives, Courtnee Draper as Charlotte and Oliver Muirhead as Cecil Cavendish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Duke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duke page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duke (1999)?
- In US, The Duke is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Duke worth watching?
- The Duke holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Duke?
- The Duke stars John Neville, James Doohan, Courtnee Draper, Oliver Muirhead and Judy Geeson.
- When was The Duke released?
- The Duke was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.