Movie

Duel

“The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!”

★ 7.4(2,068)19711h 14m

Duel is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 1971-12-25
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Box office: $2,544
Budget: $450,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Television

Duel — trailer

About Duel

Duel is a 1971 movie in the Action, Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott and Eddie Firestone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 2,068 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Duel in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Carey Loftin

The Truck Driver

Charles Seel

Old Man

Amy Douglass

Old Woman in Car

Dick Whittington

Radio Interviewer (voice)

Themes & keywords

californiapanicchasegas stationfalsely accusedcliffdeputycar crashtrucksalesmanstalkingcowardlinessdeserttruck driverbased on short story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Duel in United States?+

In United States, Duel is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Duel on Netflix?+

Duel is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Duel?+

Duel has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in Duel?+

Duel stars Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Eddie Firestone, Gene Dynarski and Lucille Benson.

When did Duel come out?+

Duel is a 1971 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is Duel?+

Duel is Action, Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed Duel?+

Duel was directed by Steven Spielberg.