Ridley Scott’s “Very Violent” & “Underrated” Historical Action Movie Lands New Streaming Home

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Ridley Scott is famous for directing intense, often violent films. While movies like Gladiator, Gladiator II, American Gangster, and Kingdom of Heaven are fan favorites, one of his most overlooked and action-packed films is soon coming to a streaming service. Many viewers seem to have forgotten this critically acclaimed movie, released only four years ago, which boasts a fantastic cast including Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver, and Matt Damon. Like Gladiator, it’s a historical epic that transports audiences to a harsh and brutal era. We’re talking about The Last Duel from 2021, and it’s about to be available for streaming.

Ridley Scott’s historical action film, The Last Duel, is coming to Hulu on November 1st. While the movie didn’t perform well in theaters when it was released in 2021 – likely due to the pandemic – it was a critical favorite. Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes gave it an impressive 85% score, making it one of the best films in Ridley Scott’s career. Viewers who saw it generally agreed, giving it a strong 81% rating on the site.

The movie takes place during the Hundred Years’ War – a conflict that stretched on for 116 years – and focuses on the true story of the last officially recognized duel fought in France. It centers around Jean de Carrouges, played by Matt Damon, and Jacques Le Gris, played by Adam Driver, and their fateful confrontation, as hinted at by the film’s title. Here’s what the movie is officially about:

Inspired by a true story, this film challenges what we think we know about the final officially recognized duel in France, fought between former friends Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris. Carrouges is a well-known and courageous knight, while Le Gris is a charming and intelligent nobleman admired by many. When Le Gris is accused of attacking Carrouges’ wife, Marguerite, and he denies it, she bravely comes forward to identify her attacker, risking everything to do so. The resulting duel to the death will decide the fate of all three, leaving it up to God to determine the outcome.

‘The Last Duel’ Needs More Love on Streaming


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Ridley Scott is known for classic films like Thelma & Louise, Alien, and Blade Runner, as well as more recent successes like Gladiator and The Martian. However, The Last Duel is a film by Scott that deserves more attention from his fans and movie enthusiasts.

Viewers who saw The Last Duel generally loved it. One Rotten Tomatoes user called it Ridley Scott’s best film in years, even better than House of Gucci, Napoleon, and Gladiator II. Many felt the movie didn’t get enough attention. A particularly enthusiastic fan praised the film’s unique storytelling – presenting the story from three perspectives – and described the duel itself as both incredibly intense and visually stunning, despite its violence.

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2025-10-26 15:36