# The Duke (2021)

> A spirited true-story comedy-drama follows a rebellious taxi driver whose audacious art theft becomes both a welfare campaign and a last chance to save his marriage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/454437

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Roger Michell
- Cast: Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode, Jack Bandeira, Aimee Kelly, Charlotte Spencer
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11204094/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of a man who steals a masterpiece to make a difference.

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