The Last Duel (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Based on the true story of France's last trial by combat in the Middle Ages. Knight Jean de Carrouges challenges his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel after Jean's wife Marguerite accuses Le Gris of rape. Told in m...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Based on the true story of France's last trial by combat in the Middle Ages. Knight Jean de Carrouges challenges his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel after Jean's wife Marguerite accuses Le Gris of rape. Told in m...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film explicitly critiques patriarchal power structures and male entitlement through its central narrative of sexual assault and the systemic discrediting of a woman's testimony, making a clear and powerful statement about female agency and truth.
The movie features traditional casting appropriate for its 14th-century French setting, with no explicit race or gender swaps. However, its narrative strongly critiques the patriarchal society of the era, explicitly portraying the negative impacts of male-dominated power structures and the systemic oppression of women, making gender equity a central theme.
Secondary
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships, patriarchy, and justice in medieval France, with no explicit or implicit engagement with queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Last Duel is a historical drama based on real 14th-century events. All major historical figures, including Jean de Carrouges, Jacques Le Gris, and Marguerite de Carrouges, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.
The Last Duel is a historical drama based on real 14th-century French figures. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of the individuals, which is white. No character established as one race was depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.7
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