

The Reluctant Royal
2025-03-08 · 84 min · ★ 6.8
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. WalkerJohnny Payne
Emilie de RavinPrudence Thorp
Simon CouryWilliam, Duke of Glasswick
Fiach KunzAllistair Covington-Breed
Jade JordanAnnie
Elizabeth MoynihanLady Eleanor
Michael James FordJeffers
Michael Glenn MurphyFinchy
Eva-Jane GaffneyBethTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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