Duel (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film

Released in 2011, Duel is a romance film directed by Jafar Akhundzade, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The main characters of the film are Zhenya and Volodya: these are young guys from wealthy families who have been friends since childhood, both work in the company of Volodya’s father and are fond of motor sports. Volodya has a bride, Olga, but, as Zhenya becomes aware, she is going to marry solely for selfish ends. A friend refuses to believe it, and then Eugene decides to prevent the tragedy on her own. Mercilessly and publicly, he breaks down the wedding, loses a friend and breaks the heart of Tanya, Olga's sister, who is selflessly and secretly in love with him. The whole story takes place against the backdrop of upheavals within the Zhenya’s family: the mother threw them with her sister Sveta into the care of her father, as a result, Sveta is closed and pathologically unsure of herself, and the imperious father is constantly dissatisfied with his children.
Who’s in it. Duel stars Aleksandr Yakovlev, Nino Ninidze, Anatoli Rudenko and Lyanka Gryu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duel (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Duel?
- Duel stars Aleksandr Yakovlev, Nino Ninidze, Anatoli Rudenko, Lyanka Gryu and Irina Tsyvina.
- When was Duel released?
- Duel was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.