What is The Last Duel about?
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
No. Brace yourself.
A knight and his squire settle a brutal dispute in a tense, gritty, and epic historical duel.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on a book.
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The Last Duel parents guide
Strong sex and nudity, which is more than most R titles carry. Beyond that, brutal violence and some strong language.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Graphic gore
- Blood and wounds shown clearly.
- Violence
- Brutal violence
- Our top level for violence.
- Sex and nudity
- Strong
- Strong means explicit or repeated sex, extended nudity, or sexual assault shown on screen, attempted or completed, even partly off screen. Any one of these is enough.
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Three questions
- Is The Last Duel scary?
- No. The Last Duel is not a scary watch.
- How gory is The Last Duel?
- Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
- What is The Last Duel rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Strong sex and nudity, brutal violence, and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byRidley Scott
StarringMatt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Harriet Walter, Marton Csokas
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