Duel in the Sun (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1946, Duel in the Sun is a drama, romance and western film directed by King Vidor, running about 144 minutes. “Emotions . . . As Violent As The Wind-Swept Prairie !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
Who’s in it. Duel in the Sun stars Jennifer Jones as Pearl Chavez, Joseph Cotten as Jesse McCanles, Gregory Peck as Lewton "Lewt" MacCanles and Lionel Barrymore as Sen. Jackson McCanles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Duel in the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duel in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duel in the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duel in the Sun (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duel in the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Duel in the Sun worth watching?
- Duel in the Sun holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Duel in the Sun?
- Duel in the Sun stars Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Gregory Peck, Lionel Barrymore and Herbert Marshall.
- When was Duel in the Sun released?
- Duel in the Sun was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.