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The Double

2011·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
IMDb5.9Metacritic375.5Rotten Tomatoes22%33%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

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The Double fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Keep your enemies close

The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.
Espionage ThrillerCat-and-Mouse GameCIA OperativeSoviet AssassinConspiracyIntense SuspensePolitical IntrigueVeteran vs. Rookie

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Brandt, Patrick Priest, Tracey Merkle
Written by:
Derek Haas, Michael Brandt
Produced by:
Derek Haas, Ashok Amritraj, Kelly Wagner
Composed by:
John Debney, Vicki O'Reilly Vandegrift, Richard Kitting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Double

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Double legally?

PhiloThe RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

The Double is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. 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?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Double rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Double?

1 h 38 min

The Double runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Double?

Critics30
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Double higher (49) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Double a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is The Double in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Double use?

Playing CyranoShow Within a ShowRacial Face BlindnessButt-MonkeyAlone in a CrowdThe CasanovaDr. JerkFoilDriven to SuicideBookendsCall-BackBlackmailand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Double, including Playing Cyrano, Show Within a Show, Racial Face Blindness.