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The Reluctant Royal

2025-03-08 · 84 min · ★ 6.8

TV Movie · Comedy · Romance

Philly mechanic Johnny is surprised to learn that his long-lost father is a duke. But the duke isn’t quite what he expected, nor are his growing feelings for the duke’s advisor Prudence.

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Directors
Kevin Fair
Production companies
Hallmark Media, Muse Entertainment, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Canada, United States of America, Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andrew W. WalkerAndrew W. WalkerJohnny Payne
Emilie de RavinEmilie de RavinPrudence Thorp
Simon CourySimon CouryWilliam, Duke of Glasswick
Fiach KunzFiach KunzAllistair Covington-Breed
Jade JordanJade JordanAnnie
Elizabeth MoynihanElizabeth MoynihanLady Eleanor
Michael James FordMichael James FordJeffers
Michael Glenn MurphyMichael Glenn MurphyFinchy
Eva-Jane GaffneyEva-Jane GaffneyBeth
Janet GreneParty Guest (uncredited)
Jimmy WalkerHugh
Megan Elle DayDottie
Ali HardimanAuggie
Jim ElliotSteve
Darlene GarrMrs. B
Kevin CurridLord Quince (Uncredited)
Jacinta SweeneyFarm yard assistant (Uncredited)

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