The Duel

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The Duel

R

2024

1h 39m

Comedy

Drama

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Upon discovering that his best friend, Colin (Dylan Sprouse), has been having an affair with his girlfriend, Woody (Callan Mcauliffe) decides that no modern form of revenge could possibly satisfy him. Instead, Woody challenges his closest companion to a classic contest of honor -- a gentleman's duel to the death. When two of their friends join the act, the once inseparable group of men inch closer to the day of destiny and test the bonds of their relationship until the moment of no return.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

08/01/2024

The edgy comedy looks sharp enough, but lands like a rapier with a cork on it.

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

09/02/2024

7/10

It has an interesting premise, but falls apart in the 2nd act. The 3rd act does redeem it somewhat.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/22/2024

2.5/5

If you plow down deep enough you’ll find what resembles a thematic core. But it’s buried under banter and antics that only seem there to get an R rating.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

08/15/2024

C

A macho fantasy film that seemed effete to me.

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Jeff Mitchell

Phoenix Film Festival

08/07/2024

3/4

This modern-day dramedy, about an old-school idea, successfully balances humor and anxiety.

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Sean Boelman

FandomWire

08/01/2024

7/10

The Duel leaves a bit to be desired in terms of its characters, mainly because its absurdist tendencies go overboard, but its satire is compelling enough to warrant a watch.

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Ken S

@RT10121006 08/01/2024

Great movie, the directors kelp you thinking and wondering how the movie was going to end.

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Annie F

08/01/2024

This was really special. Sprouse is all grown up, and it's good to see he's picking cool projects. It was almost perfect for me, just a little slow in the middle.

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Noah T

@RT34347116 08/01/2024

This movie 100% surpassed my expectations. Great writing and performances. Excited to see what cast + filmmakers do next

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Issasquaw movie fan

08/01/2024

A very clever film that kept you not knowing for sure how it would end until the very end.

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Bill T.

@btreakle Apr 7

“The Duel “ This one they’re Great Western uh somewhere in the mid to eight 1800s about 1846 to be exact. A Great Western starring Chris Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson. Now this didn’t get very good ratings but I loved it and uh I think this is 1 that is worth the watch if you love a good western and all of that entails. I would recommend this film for children ages 14 and older because of all the action in this film.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Feb 13

Starring Dylan Sprouse, The Duel is an uneven film that never finds its rhythm. What could have been a sharp satire or clever modern Western instead collapses under a weak screenplay and repetitive conflict. The constant back-and-forth banter feels forced, and the central rivalry lacks meaningful stakes, making the duel concept feel unnecessary rather than compelling. Sprouse gives a committed performance, but the surrounding cast struggles to create believable chemistry. The direction feels inconsistent, with tonal shifts that prevent the story from fully landing as comedy or drama. Ultimately, the film feels underdeveloped and disconnected, making it difficult to recommend or find much emotional investment in its outcome. Even moments meant to feel explosive land flat, leaving the entire experience oddly lifeless and forgettable.

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Synopsis

Upon discovering that his best friend, Colin (Dylan Sprouse), has been having an affair with his girlfriend, Woody (Callan Mcauliffe) decides that no modern form of revenge could possibly satisfy him. Instead, Woody challenges his closest companion to a classic contest of honor -- a gentleman's duel to the death. When two of their friends join the act, the once inseparable group of men inch closer to the day of destiny and test the bonds of their relationship until the moment of no return.

Director: Justin Matthews, Luke Spencer Roberts
Producer: Zachary Spicer, Gordon Strain, Joe Matthews, Justin Matthews
Screenwriter: Justin Matthews, Luke Spencer Roberts
Distributor: Iconic Events
Production Co: Pigasus Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 31, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2024
Runtime: 1h 39m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)