The Duel

Set in the late 19th century, this Western drama follows David Kingston, a Texas Ranger sent to a frontier town near the Mexican border to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. While searching for the killer, Kingston encounters Abraham, a powerful preacher who dominates the local population through fear. The investigation becomes personal when Kingston recognizes Abraham as the man who killed his father decades earlier, forcing the ranger to choose between his legal duties and a desire for revenge.

The film was directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith and written by Matt Cook. The main cast features Liam Hemsworth as the ranger and Woody Harrelson as the preacher, alongside Alice Braga, Emory Cohen, Felicity Price, and José Zúñiga. The production involved 65 credited crew members and 42 credited cast members, with backing from companies including Mandeville Films and Lionsgate Premiere.

Produced with a budget of 10 million USD, the movie has received a mixed response from viewers and professionals. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 381 votes. This audience score is slightly higher than the film critics' rating, which stands at 5.2/10 from 18 reviews.