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Duelist (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2005, Duelist is an action film directed by Lee Myung-se, running about 111 minutes. “Two hearts with one destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Detective Nam-soon goes undercover with her partner Detective Ahn to investigate the counterfeit money. She discovers that one loyal henchman, Sad Eyes, a beautiful swordsman with a pale, blank face, is related to the truth. Nam-soon and Sad Eyes confront each other in a series of duels and become confused between love and obligation to duty.

Who’s in it. Duelist stars Ha Ji-won as Nam-soon, Ahn Sung-ki as Detective Ahn, Song Young-chang as Minister Song Pil-joon and Yoon Joo-sang as Bong-chool, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Duelist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duelist page.

If you liked it. Fans of Duelist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Duelist (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duelist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Duelist worth watching?
Duelist holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Duelist?
Duelist stars Ha Ji-won, Ahn Sung-ki, Song Young-chang, Yoon Joo-sang and Do Yong-gu.
When was Duelist released?
Duelist was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.