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The Last Duel

The Last Duel

Drama · History · 2021

King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.

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The Last Duel

“The true story of a woman who defied a nation and made history.”

2021 Drama · History 2h 33m

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7.4 / 10

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King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ridley Scott

Written by

Matt Damon · Ben Affleck · Nicole Holofcener

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Sir Jean de Carrouges

Adam Driver

Adam Driver

Jacques Le Gris

Jodie Comer

Jodie Comer

Marguerite de Carrouges

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Pierre d'Alençon

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Nicole de Carrouges

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Crespin

Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther

King Charles VI

Court is in session

Put The Last Duel on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.