Duel (1971)
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Parental guidance PG
📖 Story
A salesman's ordinary drive across the desert becomes a nightmarish game of survival when an unseen trucker begins a relentless pursuit in Duel. What starts as a minor traffic incident spirals into a deadly battle of wills between man and machine, where every mile marker tests human endurance and pride. The film captures the primal terror of vulnerability on an empty road, transforming the mundane into something truly terrifying through pure cinematic tension.
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EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Parental guidance
📌 MPAA
Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
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Runtime
90 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorSteven Spielberg
WritingRichard Matheson
CastDennis WeaverJacqueline ScottEddie FirestoneGene DynarskiLucille Benson
ProductionGeorge Eckstein
MusicBilly GoldenbergEdwin S. HallSam Freed Jr.
CinematographyJack A. MartaSherman Kunkel
Where to watch Duel
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Now available through 9 official offers on 1 platform
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✨Availability Snapshot9 offers
Duel is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video.
Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 4.99 AUD on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
💸Major flop0.01x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue collapsed far below the production cost
The release recovered less than half of its reported budget, leaving a heavy commercial shortfall.
Quick pulse
Major flop
💹 Return multiple: 0.01x📈 ROI: -99%🧾 Major flop
💰Budget
$450K450 thousand USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$2.5K2.5 thousand USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
💸Commercial shortfall
-$447.5K-447.5 thousand USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
💸Return multiple
0.01x0.01x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $450K • Revenue: $2.5K • Commercial gap: -$447.5K ROI -99%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Recovered less than half of its budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Dennis Weaver
David Mann
Jacqueline Scott
Mrs. Mann
Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner
Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe
Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama
Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant
Alexander Lockwood
Old Man in Car
Shirley O'Hara
Waitress
Show the rest of the cast
Carey Loftin
The Truck Driver
Charles Seel
Old Man
Amy Douglass
Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
Radio Interviewer (voice)
Dale Van Sickel
Car Driver
Lou Frizzell
Bus Driver (expanded cut only)
Director: Steven Spielberg
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch the Duel movie?
You can watch the film exclusively on Prime Video. The movie is available in high quality with a runtime of just 90 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and thrilling viewing experience.
2Is Duel suitable for families and children?
The film is an intense thriller and action movie that contains tense and violent confrontations. We recommend checking the age rating before watching with young children.
3Who directed the Duel movie?
The film was directed by the renowned Steven Spielberg in 1971, and is considered one of his important early works that demonstrated his mastery of cinematic suspense. Dennis Weaver stars in the lead role.
4What is the Duel movie plot about?
An ordinary businessman's day turns into an existential nightmare in the California desert when he becomes caught in an ongoing clash with a mysterious, faceless truck driver. The film chronicles an escalating tension on what should have been a routine journey.
5What is the runtime of the Duel movie?
The film has a runtime of just 90 minutes, making it an ideal choice for viewers who want a tight and fast-paced plot without unnecessary filler.
6Is Duel an old movie? Does it have modern techniques?
Yes, the film is from 1971 and reflects the television cinema style of the seventies. Despite its age, it is considered a masterpiece of suspense and thriller cinema and remains beloved by classic film enthusiasts.
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