The Last Duel

The Last Duel

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

Directed by Ridley Scott

Produced by 20th Century Studios, Pearl Street Films

2021153 min7.4 / 10

A grim, intellectually rigorous historical drama about justice, honor, and the vulnerability of women in medieval society, anchored by a brutal trial-by-combat.

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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  • Is The Last Duel violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is The Last Duel easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Last Duel scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Last Duel sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does The Last Duel end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity53

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Last Duel

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Last Duel

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Last Duel, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Last Duel, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Last Duel, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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