The Duke trailer: Jim Broadbent steals for charity in this British comedy

The trailer promises a light, tongue-in-cheek tone suffused with trademark British humour. After the theft, Bunton frowns at the painting. “Not very good, is it?” he says with disappointment.

The authorities naturally suspect professional, international-level thieves, and tell so to the press, evoking chuckles from Bunton. Initially, the elderly thief keeps it a secret from his wife, entrusting his son Jackie (Fionn Whitehead) instead.

In case it was not clear, Broadbent and Mirren make for a particularly adorable couple.

Overall, the film looks like an absolute delight, particularly for those hankering for a quintessential British family-friendly comedy movie to cheer them in these dark times. The film holds a perfect 100 per cent rating at Rotten Tomatoes 12 reviews.

Roger Michell, best known for Notting Hill, directs a script by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman.

The Duke is scheduled for a September 3 release in the UK.