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The Double

1971Movie1 h 31 min

MysteryThriller
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

A man is shot in an underground car-park by a mysterious bearded man. As he dies he recollects the events that led him to this situation, including adulterous liaisons and jealous envy.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • You're watching with family

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Romolo Guerrieri
Written by
Sandro Continenza, Sauro Scavolini, Libero Bigiaretti
Produced by
Gino Mordini
Music by
Armando Trovajoli

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Facts

September 5, 1971 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Nudity

Released
September 5, 1971
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy

Tropes

Orange/Blue Contrast, Incompetence, Inc., Doppelgänger +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Double worth watching?"

Questions about The Double

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Double worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Double?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Double?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is The Double in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does The Double use?

Orange/Blue ContrastIncompetence, Inc.DoppelgängerTwin SwitchStylistic SuckOoh, Me Accent's SlippingThe CharmerOblivious Guilt SlingingThe Law of Conservation of DetailForeshadowingObstructive BureaucratDirty Cowardand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Orange/Blue Contrast, Incompetence, Inc., and Doppelgänger.