Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Directed by Richard Eyre
duke
based on play or musical
17th century
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Cast
Claire Danes
Maria
Billy Crudup
Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson
Stage Manager
Mark Letheren
Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson
Betterton
Ben Chaplin
George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville
Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar
Lady Meresvale
Richard Griffiths
Sir Charles Sedley
Clare Higgins
Mistress Revels
Rupert Everett
King Charles II
Tom Hollander
Sir Peter Lely
Crew
Richard Eyre
Director
Jeffrey Hatcher
Writer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Richard Eyre
Executive Producer
Jane Rosenthal
Producer
Robert De Niro
Producer
Tim Hatley
Costume Design
Popular Reviews
13 reviews
m4rilena
9.0★ · 10/19/25
we had to watch this for the gender and sexuality in English lit class (I need our professor’s letterboxd rn!) —the final scene of this masterpiece had me at the edge of my seat
we had to watch this for the gender and sexuality in English lit class (I need our professor’s letterboxd rn!) —the final scene of this masterpiece had me at the edge of my seat
Emma Adaire
8.1★ · 06/24/25
I love Billy Crudup and Claire Danes
I love Billy Crudup and Claire Danes
Tonya Slay
8.0★ · 05/10/25
que güeno
que güeno
brePRO
5.0★ · 03/13/25
It was okay, kinda boring
It was okay, kinda boring
Kaity GarciaPRO
7.0★ · 11/26/24
I too like a man that could be a woman but also might be(?)…
I too like a man that could be a woman but also might be(?)…