The Duel (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2011, The Duel is an action and drama film directed by Diego Hallivis, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. With a fresh start, trying to escape an abusive past, Vance and his mother have just moved to a new city. Searching for a way to support his family while continuing his education he joins forces with Jules, who is looking for a highly skilled, basketball duel partner. With their impressive talent these two start cleaning the streets, winning every duel in town. Once word spreads they're invited to enter the ultra-violent, competitive duel championship. With high hopes for the win they'll do whatever it takes to walk off the court the new champions. Written by Elizabeth Obermeier, Marketing Manager

Who’s in it. The Duel stars Phil Haus as Vance Halden, Shashi Balooja as History Professor, María DiDomenico as Maria and Jason Hurt as Jules, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Duel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2011)?
In US, The Duel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Duel worth watching?
The Duel holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Duel?
The Duel stars Phil Haus, Shashi Balooja, María DiDomenico, Jason Hurt and Zach Avery.
When was The Duel released?
The Duel was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.