Dual

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Dual

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Released Apr 15, 2022

1h 34m

Sci-Fi

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sarah opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a sudden and miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death. Now she has one year to train her body and mind for the fight of her life.

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Critics Consensus

Dual brings writer-director Riley Stearns' signature deadpan style to bear on a smart sci-fi comedy that's well-led by Karen Gillan in double roles.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

AWFJ.org

For those of us for whom Stearns long ago won over, Dual is a satisfying ride that – while wandering into generic territory that is relatively new for him – shares his fascination with ritual and themes of individuality, connection and disconnection.

Aug 11, 2022

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Oliver Jones

Observer

Gillan imbues the two Sarahs with subtle physical differences that are consistently surprising.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 20, 2022

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

It is very clever, interesting, and requires a real deep dive into one's own psychological dynamic.

Apr 19, 2022

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Michael Cook

Geek Vibes Nation

The premise is so good, and Gillan’s performance is so compelling, that it’s fairly easy to overlook the script’s lack of subtlety and ambiguity.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 17, 2025

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Damon Wise

Deadline Hollywood Daily

Stearns doesn’t quite nail the macabre mundanity of absurdist classics such as Yorgos Lanthimos’s The Lobster, but he gives it a good shot, drawing a surprisingly committed performance from Karen Gillan.

Sep 16, 2023

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Zach Pope

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I adored the deadpan, awkward, monotone delivery from Karen Gillan! Plus I love that the movie really touched into our insecurities as human beings. I was entertained but left needing more

Jul 25, 2023

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Mr. Hollywood

A worthwhile passage of time. Really enjoyable because of the jokes and plot that comes out of left field. One after another. Love how the characters say what most people think to say but never do. Definitely worth a watch. 3 out of 4 stars

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/22/22

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Len

not bad, but did not like the dead pan acting. idk if it was intended or not. did not like the ending either.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/22/22

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Brent

Great idea, horrible execution. The movie lacks a point of any kind.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/19/22

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John W

A wonderfully grim, funny, and provocative sci-fi story that paints a subtle world that is devoid of human connection, making a base survival mindset actually stimulating.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/19/22

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patrick

The ending was bad. Movie was too short.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/17/22

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M M

I'm a fan of the writer/director of his previous movies but this wasn't his best work. By far. With one dimensional characters, the watered down the world building, and predictable plot points. The writing felt lazy. The execution felt flat. The only good thing about it is Karen's acting. The subtleties of each Sarah she plays is distinct and felt real. And Aaron Paul was so under utilized.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/16/22

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Synopsis

Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sarah opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a sudden and miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death. Now she has one year to train her body and mind for the fight of her life.

Director: Riley Stearns
Producer: Nate Bolotin, Maxime Cottray, Lee Kim, Nick Spicer, Riley Stearns, Aram Tertzakian
Screenwriter: Riley Stearns
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: BondIt Media Capital, Metrol Technology, Film Service Finland Oy, Film Tampere, Head Gear Films, Business Finland, XYZ Films, Kreo Films FZ, IPR.VC, Resolute Films and Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Graphic Nudity|Violent Content)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 20, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $118.3K
Runtime: 1h 34m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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