"The Last Duel" is a historical drama film created from a screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon. It was based on the 2004 book "The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France" by Eric Jager. Set in 14th century medieval France, the film stars Damon as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who challenges his former friend, squire Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) to a judicial duel. Jean's wife, Marguerite (Jodie Comer), accuses Jacques of raping her. The events leading up to the duel are divided into three distinct chapters, reflecting the contradictory perspectives of the three main characters. Affleck also stars in a supporting role as Count Pierre d'Alençon.

The 20th Century Studios theatrically released "The Last Duel" in the United States in October 2021. The film received positive reviews from both critics and fans, who praised the performances of the cast and the film's production values. Some likened it to the Akira Kurosawa film "Rashomon" (1950). It was selected by the National Board of Review as one of the top 10 films of 2021. It however bombed at the box office, grossing only $30.5 million against a production budget of $100 million.

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