The Duellists

1h 40m · 1977 · Directed by Ridley Scott · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Duellists (1977) runs 1h 40m, directed by Ridley Scott. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For over a decade, they engage in a series of duels amidst larger conflicts, including the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812, and shifts in the political and social systems of Europe.

Genres: War, Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.