The Duelist (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Duelist is a 2016 action thriller directed by Aleksey Mizgirev. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $6.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Aleksey Mizgirev
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Duelist About?
The premise of The Duelist without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the opulent and dangerous world of 19th-century Saint Petersburg, a mysterious and renowned duelist rises from the shadows. He works as an agent, settling disputes and enforcing codes of honor with his exceptional swordsmanship and sharp intellect. Haunted by a past he seeks to atone for, he navigates the treacherous landscape of Russian aristocracy, where secrets and betrayals lurk around every corner.
The Duelist Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- amateur film
- web video
The Director of The Duelist
Directed by Aleksey Mizgirev.
- Director Aleksey Mizgirev
The Duelist Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Duelist 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
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The Duelist Plot Summary
What happens in The Duelist from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against the backdrop of Saint Petersburg in 1860, the narrative follows the life of Yakovlev, a retired officer with a reputation as a skilled duelist. Far more than a mere combatant, Yakovlev operates similarly to a mercenary, offering his services through his associate, Baron Staroe, to take the place of others in formal duels.
Full summary
The whole story of The Duelist, scene by scene
The Duelist Box Office
The Duelist grossed $6.1 million worldwide. $13,450 came from the US and Canada and $6.1 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.1M
- US & Canada
- $13.5K
- International
- $6.1M
The Duelist Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Duelist.
How Well Do You Know The Duelist?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city is the story primarily set?
The Duelist Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Duelyant” and “O Duelista”.
- Also known as
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- Duelyant
- O Duelista
- Der Duellist - Im Auftrag des Zaren
- Le Duelliste
- Дуелянт
- Дуелант
- A párbajhős
- Дуел
- 决斗者
- Duelant
- Dueljant
- 결투
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- Düellocu
- 決鬥者
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The Duelist FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Duelist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Duelist?
The Duelist runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Duelist released?
The Duelist was released on December 2, 2016.
Who directed The Duelist?
The Duelist was directed by Aleksey Mizgirev.
How much did The Duelist make at the box office?
The Duelist grossed $6.1 million worldwide ($13,450 domestic, $6.1 million international).
How is The Duelist rated?
The Duelist has 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic, 62% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Duelist have a post-credit scene?
No. The Duelist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Duelist in?
The original language of The Duelist is Russian.
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