The Duke of Burgundy (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Duke of Burgundy is a 2015 drama directed by Peter Strickland, starring Sidse Babett Knudsen and Monica Swinn. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $185,147 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Peter Strickland
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Duke of Burgundy About?
The premise of The Duke of Burgundy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A scientist and her muse explore a complex relationship of power and intimacy through elaborate, ritualistic scenarios. Their bond deepens as they navigate a world of subtle gestures and sensual exploration, blurring the boundaries between fantasy and reality. The film examines themes of control, desire, and the intricacies of human connection in a meticulously crafted and visually arresting manner.
The Duke of Burgundy Cast
Sidse Babett Knudsen leads the cast, with Monica Swinn. Directed by Peter Strickland.
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Director Peter Strickland
More from Peter Strickland
More films directed by Peter Strickland, best-rated first: Berberian Sound Studio, In Fabric, Flux Gourmet and The Field Guide to Evil.
The Duke of Burgundy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Duke of Burgundy 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
245 ratings
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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The Duke of Burgundy Plot Summary
What happens in The Duke of Burgundy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Evelyn is deeply engrossed in her studies of lepidopterology under the tutelage of the older and experienced Cynthia, who regularly delivers lectures about her findings. Their relationship is of a romantic nature, and Evelyn also takes on the role of a maid in Cynthia’s household, which comes with stringent behavioral expectations and an unyielding standard of cleanliness. Whenever Evelyn fails to meet Cynthia’s rigorous expectations, she faces punishment.
Full summary
The whole story of The Duke of Burgundy, scene by scene
The Duke of Burgundy Box Office
The Duke of Burgundy grossed $185,147 worldwide. $64,521 came from the US and Canada and $120,626 (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$185.1K
- US & Canada
- $64.5K
- International
- $120.6K
The Duke of Burgundy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Duke of Burgundy.
How Well Do You Know The Duke of Burgundy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Duke of Burgundy Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Caresses sensuelles” and “O Duque de Burgundy”.
- Also known as
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- Caresses sensuelles
- O Duque de Burgundy
- El Duque de Burgundy
- Ducele de Burgundia
- Duke of Burgundy. Reguły pożądania
- Ο Δούκας της Βουργουνδίας
- 勃艮第公爵
- Pestrobarvec petrklíčový
- הדוכסית מבורגונדי
- Burgonya Dükü
- Burgundia hercege
- Герцог Бургундський
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- Герцог Бургундии
- 더 듀크 오브 버건디
- 慾情勃根第
- Motýle
- Burgundski vojvoda
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The Duke of Burgundy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Duke of Burgundy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Duke of Burgundy?
The Duke of Burgundy runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Duke of Burgundy released?
The Duke of Burgundy was released on January 23, 2015.
Who directed The Duke of Burgundy?
The Duke of Burgundy was directed by Peter Strickland.
More films by Peter Strickland Who is in the cast of The Duke of Burgundy?
The Duke of Burgundy stars Sidse Babett Knudsen and Monica Swinn.
How much did The Duke of Burgundy make at the box office?
The Duke of Burgundy grossed $185,147 worldwide ($64,521 domestic, $120,626 international).
How is The Duke of Burgundy rated?
The Duke of Burgundy has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic, 63% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Duke of Burgundy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Duke of Burgundy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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