The Duel (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2000, The Duel is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The sword saint requests a duel with god of sword at the apex of the forbidden city to determine the worlds best. As the date of the duel nears troubles befall the imperial town until everything is revealed at the climactic fight.
Who’s in it. The Duel stars Nick Cheung as Dragon 9, Zhao Wei as Princess Phoenix, Andy Lau as Cool-Son Yeh and Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Simon the Snow Blower 'Saint of Sword', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Duel 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 The Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duel 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 The Duel (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Duel worth watching?
- The Duel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Duel?
- The Duel stars Nick Cheung, Zhao Wei, Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin and Kristy Yang.
- When was The Duel released?
- The Duel was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.