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The Last Duel streaming

2021 Movie United States, United Kingdom Action, Drama, History, Thriller 153 min Ages 16+

By: Ridley Scott With: Jodie Comer, Harriet Walter, Marton Csokas, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck

Based on the true story of France's last trial by combat in the Middle Ages. Knight Jean de Carrouges challenges his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel after Jean's wife Marguerite accuses Le Gris of rape. Told in multiple "Rashomon-style" points of view.

Filmium rating

73%

Festival Achievements

Venice International Film Festival 2021

Nominations:

out-competition

Mood

Dark

Serious

Thought-Provoking

Tragic

Cast & Crew

Ridley Scott

Ben Affleck

Nicole Holofcener

Matt Damon

Harriet Walter

Marton Csokas

Jodie Comer

Alex Lawther

Adam Driver

Adaptation

Based On True Events

Historical Novel Adaptation

Literary Source

Budget

High-Budget

Large-Scale Production

Period-Accurate

Cinematic Technique

Dramatic Lighting

Epic Cinematography

Multi-Perspective Narrative

Period-Accurate Production Design

Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Chapter-Based

Chaptered

Multi-Perspective

Non-Linear

Nonlinear

Pace

Deliberate

Epic

Methodical

Slow-Burn

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Epic Length

Long Runtime

Over Two Hours

Soundtrack

Medieval Instrumentation

Orchestral Score

Voces8 Vocals

Style

Cinematic

Dramatic

Epic

Historical

Spectacular

Time-Period

14Th Century

Feudal Era

Medieval France

Central Conflict

Duel For Honor

Duel To The Death

Rape Accusation

Truth Vs. Perception

Characters

Knight

Noblewoman

Squire

Ending

Ambiguous Justice

Historical Resolution

Triumph In Duel

Historical Context

14Th Century

Feudal France

Medieval Justice

Key Plot Points

Multiple Perspectives

Rape Scene

Trial And Duel

Plot

Betrayal

Historical Conflict

Judicial Duel

Medieval Duel

Multi-Perspective Storytelling

Rape Accusation

Setting

Castle

Feudal Estate

Feudal Society

Historical Setting

Medieval France

Shooting Location

France

Ireland

Medieval Castles

Theme

Honor

Justice

Misogyny

Truth

Genre

Action

Biographical

Drama

Historical

Historical Drama

Audiences

Adults

Drama Lovers

Fans Of Action

Historical Drama Enthusiasts

History Enthusiasts

Titles

The Last Duel

Box Office Success

Box-Office Bomb

Limited Theatrical

Underperforming

Critical Reception

85% Rotten Tomatoes

Favorable Reviews

Thought-Provoking

Festivals

Venice Film Festival

Popularity

High Viewership On Hbo Max

Streaming Popularity

Ratings

B+ Cinemascore

Positive Audience Response

Reception

Box Office Struggles

Critical Acclaim

Festival Selection

Mixed Reviews

Positive Critical Reception

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

France

Ireland

Release Year

2021

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