Duplicity (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Duplicity is a 2009 romantic thriller directed by Tony Gilroy, starring Clive Owen, Julia Roberts and Tom Wilkinson. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $78.2 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2010. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Tony Gilroy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Duplicity About?
The premise of Duplicity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Claire Stenwick, a former CIA agent, and Ray Koval, an MI6 operative, find themselves working for competing corporations in a high-stakes game of corporate espionage. Tasked with stealing a valuable research formula, they must contend with deceptive tactics and shifting alliances. As they navigate this dangerous world, an undeniable attraction develops between them, complicating their mission and forcing them to question their loyalties amidst a web of double-crosses.
Duplicity Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- spy versus spy
- frame up
- written by director
- split screen
- scene before opening credits
- man wrapped in a towel
- crying woman
- product
- ceo
- rivalry
- dubai
- spy
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- flashback
- corporation
- red herring
- intellectual property
- corporate conspiracy
- swimming pool
- money
- sabotage
- conspiracy
- intrigue
- covert operation
- disguise
- parking garage
- revelation
- caper
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- banker
- bahamas
- private jet
- casino
- surveillance
- duct tape over mouth
- actor
- security guard
- race against time
- deception
- misdirection
- double cross
- shower
- hotel
- airfield
- press conference
- espionage
- corporate espionage
- undercover
- ex cia agent
- female spy
- bowling alley
Duplicity Cast
Clive Owen leads the cast, with Julia Roberts and Tom Wilkinson. Directed by Tony Gilroy.
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Director Tony Gilroy
More from Tony Gilroy
More films directed by Tony Gilroy, best-rated first: Michael Clayton and The Bourne Legacy.
Duplicity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Duplicity 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 59% User score
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Duplicity Plot Summary
What happens in Duplicity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Five years ago, in 2003, Ray Koval (played by Clive Owen), an MI6 agent, found himself entangled with Claire Stenwick (portrayed by Julia Roberts) at a lively party in Dubai. Unaware of her true identity, he attempts to charm her, only to be deceived when Claire drugs him and makes off with classified documents.
Full summary
The whole story of Duplicity, scene by scene
Duplicity Box Office & Budget
Duplicity grossed $78.2 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $40.6 million came from the US and Canada and $37.6 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$78.2M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $40.6M
- International
- $37.6M
- Budget
- $60M
Duplicity Awards & Nominations
Duplicity earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2010. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Julia Roberts
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Artios Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama
Duplicity Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Duplicity.
How Well Do You Know Duplicity?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which city does Ray first meet Claire?
Cars in Duplicity
24 cars on screen, including the 1994 Chevrolet Astro and the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
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1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2008 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Duplicity Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Kettős játék” and “Ничего личного”.
- Also known as
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- Kettős játék
- Ничего личного
- Gra dla dwojga
- Duplicidade
- 口是心非
- 더블 스파이
- Adiakrisies
- Duplicity - Gemeinsame Geheimsache
- Dupla Sedução
- Sahtekârlar
- Dvojna igra
- Двуличие
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- Αδιακρισίες
- Dvojí hra
- משחק כפול
- Duplicité
- デュプリシティ ～スパイは、スパイに嘘をつく～
- Подвійна гра
- Nekā personīga
- Dvojitá hra
- Sukti reikaliukai
- Duplicidad
- 最佳情．敵, არაფერი პირადული
- Duplicitate
- Trò Chơi Hai Mặt
- สายลับคู่พิฆาต หักเหลี่ยมจารกรรม
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Duplicity FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Duplicity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Duplicity?
Duplicity runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Duplicity released?
Duplicity was released on March 20, 2009.
Who directed Duplicity?
Duplicity was directed by Tony Gilroy.
More films by Tony Gilroy Who is in the cast of Duplicity?
Duplicity stars Clive Owen, Julia Roberts and Tom Wilkinson.
How much did Duplicity make at the box office?
Duplicity grossed $78.2 million worldwide ($40.6 million domestic, $37.6 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Duplicity rated?
Duplicity has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 69 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was Duplicity nominated for any awards?
Duplicity received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Duplicity have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Duplicity has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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