The Reluctant Royal(2025)
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The Reluctant Royal Synopsis
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.
The Reluctant Royal (2025) is a tv movie, comedy and romance film directed by Kevin Fair, released on March 8, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Andrew W. Walker, Emilie de Ravin, Simon Coury and Fiach Kunz. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Fair
- Writers:
- Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky, Samantha Herman
- Producers:
- Jesse Prupas, Edwina Forkin
- Cinematographer:
- Andy Hodgson
- Composer:
- Tommy Fields
- Production:
- Hallmark Media, Muse Entertainment, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Status:
- Released
The Reluctant Royal (2025) Trailer
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The Reluctant Royal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew W. Walker
as Johnny Payne
Emilie de Ravin
as Prudence Thorp
Simon Coury
as William, Duke of Glasswick
Fiach Kunz
as Allistair Covington-Breed
Jade Jordan
as Annie
Elizabeth Moynihan
as Lady Eleanor
Michael James Ford
as Jeffers
Michael Glenn Murphy
as Finchy
Eva-Jane Gaffney
as Beth
- Janet Grene
Janet Grene
as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Jimmy Walker
Jimmy Walker
as Hugh
- Megan Elle Day
Megan Elle Day
as Dottie
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Fair, written by Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky and Samantha Herman, produced by Jesse Prupas and Edwina Forkin.
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The Reluctant Royal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Reluctant Royal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Reluctant Royal online?
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The Reluctant Royal (2025) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Reluctant Royal?
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The main cast of The Reluctant Royal (2025) includes Andrew W. Walker, Emilie de Ravin, Simon Coury, Fiach Kunz and Jade Jordan. The film was directed by Kevin Fair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Reluctant Royal released?
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The Reluctant Royal was released on March 8, 2025 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Reluctant Royal worth watching?
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The Reluctant Royal (2025) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Reluctant Royal?
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Yes. The official The Reluctant Royal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.