The Last Duel (2021)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,773 ratings · Rated R
Genres: History, Drama, Action
Released: 2021-10-13
Runtime: 153 minutes
Is The Last Duel worth watching?
Worth watching. The same medieval rape accusation told three times from three viewpoints. Ridley Scott's film is grim and well-made, and the structure pays off, but it's long and the violence is heavy.
Watch it if you
- like serious historical dramas
- enjoy stories told from several perspectives
- want a hard look at power and who gets believed
Skip it if you
- can't handle sexual violence on screen
- want light adventure
Best for: Serious historical drama night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Last Duel
- Stream: Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
The Last Duel parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Last Duel is an R-rated historical drama centered on a sexual assault, trial, and a violent sword duel.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes battlefield combat and a violent sword duel to the death, per keywords and R rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Plot centers on a rape and its aftermath, described in keywords as 'rape and revenge' and covered by reviews discussing the assault.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Last Duel
If you liked The Last Duel, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Gladiator (2000) — 90%: Ridley Scott's epic with a grim, personal story at its heart.
- Kingdom of Heaven (2005) — 77%: Scott's medieval-era epic, with a good director's cut.
- Braveheart (1995) — 95%: A medieval epic with brutal battles.
- Ran (1985) — 89%: A grand, tragic story of a feudal world.
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) — 83%: Period drama with a personal story and fierce action.
- The King (2019) — 80%: A cynical look at medieval kings and power.
Director
Cast
- Matt Damon as Sir Jean de Carrouges
- Adam Driver as Jacques Le Gris
- Jodie Comer as Marguerite de Carrouges
- Ben Affleck as Pierre d'Alençon
- Harriet Walter as Nicole de Carrouges
- Marton Csokas as Crespin
- Alex Lawther as King Charles VI
- William Houston as Herald at the Duel
- Oliver Cotton as Jean de Carrouges III
- Željko Ivanek as Le Coq
The Last Duel FAQ
Is The Last Duel worth watching?
Worth watching. The same medieval rape accusation told three times from three viewpoints. Ridley Scott's film is grim and well-made, and the structure pays off, but it's long and the violence is heavy.
Where can I watch The Last Duel?
In the US you can stream The Last Duel on Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Last Duel OK for kids?
The Last Duel is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Last Duel is an R-rated historical drama centered on a sexual assault, trial, and a violent sword duel.
What movies are like The Last Duel?
If you liked The Last Duel, try Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Braveheart and Ran.