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Double Take

2001·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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One big shot. One big mouth. The switch is on.

A man on the run takes another man's passport, only to find himself stuck with the identity of a street hustler.
Buddy Action ComedyIdentity SwapFast-PacedChase MovieSituational HumorMisadventureStar-DrivenLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Double Take

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Double Take legally?

Double Take is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Double Take worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 25). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Double Take rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Double Take?

1 h 28 min

Double Take runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Double Take?

Critics25
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Double Take higher (60) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Double Take a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$32 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Double Take in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Double Take?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Double Take in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Double Take use?

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TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Double Take, including Boom, Headshot!, The Cavalry Arrives Late, Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy.