The Duelist
2016, Russian. Directed by Aleksei Mizgiryov.
On The Dark Side Of Honor
Returning to Saint Petersburg after a long exile, the dashing Yakovlev, a retired army officer, makes a comfortable living by winning other people's duels. An enigmatic, focused, and extremely skilled professional, he leaves a trail of dead bodies behind him as he swirls through polite society, frequently called upon to wield a pistol as a surrogate in duels at dawn. But when Yakovlev meets the naïve young Prince Tuchov and his beautiful sister, Princess Martha, the normally cold-hearted mercenary is surprised by hitherto undetected emotions. What transpires uncovers a series of revelations about his past and his present self.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Duelist
The Duelist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Aleksei MizgiryovDirector
- Pyotr FyodorovYakovlev
- Vladimir MashkovEarl Beklemishev
- Franziska PetriAleksandra Iosifovna
- Martin WuttkeGerman Baron
- Sergey GarmashOne-armed nobleman
- Yuri KolokolnikovBasargin
- Aleksandr YatsenkoYakovlev Jr.
- Yuriy KuznetsovServant
- Anton Kuznetsovmerchant, gunsmith
- Dmitriy KulichkovChichagov
- Pavel TabakovPrince Tuchkov
- Yuliya KhlyninaMarfa Tuchkova
Details
- Released
- 29 September 2016
- Original title
- Дуэлянт
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Aleksei Mizgiryov
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $6.1M
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The Duelist: quick answers
Is The Duelist worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Duelist?
The Duelist runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Duelist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Duelist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Duelist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Duelist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Duelist on?
The Duelist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Duelist?
If you liked The Duelist, try Walking Tall, Wake of Death, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers.
Who directed The Duelist?
The Duelist (2016) was directed by Aleksei Mizgiryov and stars Pyotr Fyodorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Franziska Petri.