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The Double

2014·Movie
1h 33min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic686.4Rotten Tomatoes83%59%

Where to watch

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The Double fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.
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Crew

Directed by:
Richard Ayoade, Chris Foggin
Written by:
Richard Ayoade, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Avi Korine
Produced by:
Michael Caine, Lydia Fox, Harmony Korine
Composed by:
Andy Kennedy, Nigel Heath, James Feltham

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Double

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Where can I stream The Double legally?

NetflixPrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeXumo Play

The Double is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Double worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Double rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Double?

1 h 33 min

The Double runs 1 h 33 min.

Is The Double based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Double?

Critics76
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Double higher (76) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Double in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Double?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Double in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Double use?

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TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Double, including Where the Hell Is Springfield?, Mexican Standoff, Dirty Coward.