Hugely underseen historical epic that filmed in Ireland is on TV tonight

The star-studded 2021 movie has an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Directed by the legendary Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven), the story is set in 14th-century France during the Hundred Years' War.

It follows two friends turned bitter rivals: Jean de Carrouges (co-writer Matt Damon, The Rip) and Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver, Inside Llewyn Davis).

"Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles in court," the plot synopsis reads.

"When Carrouges' wife, Marguerite (Jodie Comer, The Bikeriders), is viciously assaulted by Le Gris, a charge he denies, she refuses to stay silent, stepping forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy.

"The ensuing trial by combat, a gruelling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands."

The Last Duel Trailer

Co-starring Ben Affleck (who also co-wrote the script), The Last Duel is based on actual events and was filmed in Ireland in 2020.

Remember when Matt Damon went viral for being snapped in Dalkey carrying a SuperValu bag? Well, he was in the Emerald Isle to make the historical epic.

Acclaimed for its performances, its Rashomon-esque structure and the way it explores historical events through a modern lens, the movie holds an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

While it didn't end up being a big box office success, the epic is said to have become a hit on streaming.

The Last Duel is airing on TV tonight on Film4 at 11.05pm. On top of this, it's currently available to stream on Disney+.

The movie will also be available to watch on Channel 4's website from Thursday, 29 January.

The Last Duel Poster

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Daredevil - Film4 - 9pm

The Last Duel's Ben Affleck faces off against Colin Farrell in this fun superhero flick.

Thunderball - ITV4 - 9pm

Sean Connery returns as 007 in this fourth entry in the James Bond franchise.

Cast a Deadly Spell - Sky Sci-Fi - 9pm

This hit TV movie from the '90s stars Fred Ward and Julianne Moore and is set in 1948 Los Angeles, in a world where magic is common.

It centres on a detective (Ward), who is hired to locate a stolen book of spells.

Jericho Ridge - Sky Max - 9pm

This 2023 neo-Western about a small town cop (Nikki Amuka-Bird) who must fight for her life when her remote sheriff's office is targeted by murderous attackers holds a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Total Recall - Legend - 9pm

The 2012 sci-fi remake also starring Colin Farrell.

Empire State - Legend Xtra - 9pm

An average crime drama following two childhood friends (Liam Hemsworth and Michael Angarano) who rob an armoured car repository and the NYPD officer (Dwayne Johnson) who stands in their way.

Jagged Edge - Legend Xtra - 10.55pm

A lawyer (Glenn Close) gets in over her head when she reluctantly takes up the case of a publisher (Jeff Bridges) accused of murdering his wife for her money in this terrific legal thriller.

Relic - BBC Two - 11.30pm

This very creepy and emotionally affecting Australian horror tells the story of a daughter (Bella Heathcote), mother (Emily Mortimer) and grandmother (Robyn Nevin) whose family home becomes haunted.

The Empty Man - Channel 4 - 1.50am

The modern cult classic horror thriller about an ex-cop (James Badge Dale) who investigates a teen’s mysterious disappearance and stumbles into a deep conspiracy. For more information from JOE on the film, click here.

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