In 14th century France, a kingdom is fractured by war and rigid social codes. Directed by the masterful Ridley Scott, The Last Duel unravels a gripping historical drama centered on a horrific crime and the quest for brutal justice. Knight Jean de Carrouges Matt Damon returns from battle to find his world shattered when his wife, Marguerite Jodie Comer, bravely accuses his former friend and squire, the charismatic Jacques Le Gris Adam Driver, of assault. With the legal system offering no recourse, Carrouges appeals to their liege lord, Count Pierre d'Alençon Ben Affleck, and ultimately to King Charles VI, demanding a trial by combat—a duel to the death. The film powerfully presents its harrowing tale through three distinct, conflicting perspectives, exploring the perilous truths of honor, power, and the courage of a woman whose voice threatens to destabilize an entire patriarchal society. This epic and visceral narrative examines how a single act of violence reverberates through a court of ambition and betrayal, leading to the final, sanctioned clash on the field.
