The Last Duel is a 2020 English-language Drama History film written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The movie is directed by Ridley Scott and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, Jennifer Fox and Nicole Holofcener under the banner of Pearl Street Films in collaboration with Scott Free Productions and TSG Entertainment. Set in medieval France, the film stars Damon as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who challenges his former friend, squire Jacques Le Gris to a judicial duel after Jean's wife, Marguerite , accuses Jacques of raping her. The last duel features Matt Damon in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Harriet Walter, Nathaniel Parker and Michael Mcelhatton. The screenplay is written by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon which is inspired from The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime Scandal and Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager. The music was composed by Harry Gregson-williams. Cinematography was done by Dariusz Wolski and editing by Claire Simpson. The motion picture has a running time of 153 minutes. It was released on 14th October 2021. The Last Duel was made on a budget of $100 million and at the box office it grossed only $30 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by 20th Century Studios. Set in medieval France, the film stars Damon as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who challenges his former friend, squire Jacques Le Gris to a judicial duel after Jean's wife, Marguerite , accuses Jacques of raping her.