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The Last Duel

The Last Duel

Drama · History · Thriller · 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.

Movie details

The Last Duel

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

2021 Drama · History · Thriller 2h 33m

Critical arithmetic

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7.4 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over The Last Duel?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ridley Scott

Written by

Nicole Holofcener · Ben Affleck · Matt Damon

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

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.