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The Duel

5.820001h 46mMovieActionComedyFantasy

The sword saint requests a duel with god of sword at the apex of the forbidden city to determine the worlds best. As the date of the duel nears troubles befall the imperial town until everything is revealed at the climactic fight.

DirectorAndrew Lau Wai-Keung
WritersManfred Wong Man-Chun·Wong Jing
ProducersWong Jing·Charles Heung

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 10 other countries

The Duel isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

NKNick Cheung Ka-Fai
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Dragon 9
ZWZhao Wei
Zhao Wei
Princess Phoenix
ALAndy Lau
Andy Lau
Cool-Son Yeh
EYEkin Cheng Yee-Kin
Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
Simon the Snow Blower 'Saint of Sword'
KGKristy Yang Gongru
Kristy Yang Gongru
Ye Ziqing
THTien Hsin
Tien Hsin
Jade
PTPatrick Tam
Patrick Tam
The Emperor
EKElvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Gold Moustache
GLGeng Le
Geng Le
Eunuch Liu Tong
NSNorman Tsui Siu-Keung
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Lin Yun He/Thief Ghost
FCFrankie Ng Chi-Hung
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Hawk Brother Six
DWDavid Lee Wai-Sheung
David Lee Wai-Sheung
Shi Zi Tun

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The Duel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Duel?

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Is The Duel on Netflix?

No, The Duel is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Where can I watch The Duel for free?

The Duel isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.