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The Last Duel is a cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth. Based on actual events, the film unravels long-held assumptions about France's last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles in court. When Carrouges' wife, Marguerite, is viciously assaulted by Le Gris, a charge he denies, she refuses to stay silent, stepping forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands.

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The Last Duel's critique of systemic misogyny isn't as effective as it might have been, but it remains a well-acted and thought-provoking drama infused with epic grandeur.

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If you don't mind its somewhat repetitive story structure, The Last Duel is an exciting, well-acted period drama that leaves you with plenty to think about.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Here, [Scott] powerfully deconstructs the framework of those macho tales while still delivering a thrilling big-budget epic.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 19, 2024

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Mara Reinstein

Us Weekly

A layered, if uneasy watch.

Dec 28, 2021

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Esther Zuckerman

Thrillist

It's a strange, long horror comedy about how women in the 14th century were at the mercy of dudes who were vain, petty, and cruel, only concerned with their own status even when someone's life is at stake.

Nov 23, 2021

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Denise Pieniazek

Puesta en Escena (AR)

Despite being a historical film, The Last Duel is in tune with the current feminist wave, making a story from the past echo in the present, and without forcing this resource like most current films...

Rated: 9/10

Aug 16, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

The tri-perspective story emphatically works. It also has the benefit of making room for three excellent performances from the leads.

Jul 18, 2024

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Yasmine Kandil

Discussing Film

The Last Duel manages to deliver this message eloquently through a high-stake character study, another engaging piece of work from a knight in his own right, Sir Ridley Scott.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Tom A genuinely engrossing story told in a three act structure. The acting, writing and cinematography all made for a truly memorable experience. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Monica Loved how this film was made from 3 different perspectives, superb acting! So dramatic & 4 of my favorite main actors. So good! Definitely want to own this one! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/22 Full Review Scott-free Rider Great film. Didn't get everything I could out of it till the 2nd viewing back at home several months later. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/28/22 Full Review Andreas Brilliant and highly nuanced, thought-provoking movie that carefully dissects the meaning of truth as a result of perspectives - which again are the result of power, gender, societal structures, norms and expectations. Brilliant - but probably too brilliant for average moviegoers! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/05/21 Full Review Patrick M epic movie. natural light, action, acting...what a story! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/21 Full Review Brian B As much as I liked The Last Duel the viewpoint of Adam Driver and Jodie Comer characters should have been switched Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/24/21 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ridley Scott Director Matt Damon Jean de Carrouges Adam Driver Jacques LeGris Jodie Comer Marguerite de Carrouges Ben Affleck Count Pierre d'Alençon Marton Csokas Crespin

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Synopsis The Last Duel is a cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth. Based on actual events, the film unravels long-held assumptions about France's last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles in court. When Carrouges' wife, Marguerite, is viciously assaulted by Le Gris, a charge he denies, she refuses to stay silent, stepping forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, Jennifer Fox, Nicole Holofcener
Screenwriter: Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Scott Free Productions, Pearl Street Films
Rating: R (Sexual Assault|Language|Sexual Content|Some Graphic Nudity|Strong Violence)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.8M
Runtime: 2h 33m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)