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Duplex

2003Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Pure escapism

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Directed by
Danny DeVito
Written by
Larry Doyle
Music by
David Newman

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September 26, 2003 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
September 26, 2003
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Market-Based Title, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Harmless Electrocution +9

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Where can I stream Duplex?

In the United States, Duplex streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Duplex worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Duplex okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Duplex make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Was Duplex a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 48% of its budget.