Duel
Seen it?1971 | 74 min | Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Unstoppable or Carry-On, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3K worldwide on a $450K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 466K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Dennis WeaverDavid Mann
- Jacqueline ScottMrs. Mann
- Eddie FirestoneCafe Owner
- Gene DynarskiMan in Cafe
- Lucille BensonLady at Snakerama
- Tim HerbertGas Station Attendant
- Alexander LockwoodOld Man in Car
- Shirley O'HaraWaitress
- Carey LoftinThe Truck Driver
- Charles SeelOld Man