The Devil's Double (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Devil's Double is a 2011 action drama directed by Lee Tamahori. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $5.7 million worldwide on a $19.1 million budget. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Herrick Entertainment
- Budget
- $19.1M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil's Double About?
The premise of The Devil's Double without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within Saddam Hussein's inner circle, a soldier named Latif is forced to become the double of Uday, Saddam’s notorious son. Assuming Uday's identity, Latif must navigate a world of extreme violence, reckless behavior, and constant danger, relinquishing his own life in the process. As war approaches, he develops a complicated relationship with Uday’s mistress, Sarrab, while desperately seeking a way out of the perilous situation, knowing that escape will come at a significant cost.
The Devil's Double Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- debauchery
- rape
- psychopath
- nudity
- stripping
- clothed male naked male scene
- sex in bed
- bare chested male bondage
- male star appears nude
- lust
- body double
- voyeur
+38 more Show fewer
- promiscuous woman
- public nudity
- scantily clad female
- impersonation
- depravity
- moral corruption
- forced to strip
- sex scene
- 1990s
- perversion
- pedophile
- sociopath
- baghdad iraq
- shower
- group shower
- reference to devil
- taking off underwear
- blonde wig
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- rear nudity
- undressing
- doctor
- saddam hussein character
- insanity
- temper
- intimidation
- actor plays multiple roles
- man in a shower
- man wears a swimsuit
- man wears sunglasses
- uday hussein
- archive footage
- actor plays dual roles
- cosmetic surgery
- reference to joseph stalin
- family threatened with death in prison
- physical exam
The Director of The Devil's Double
Directed by Lee Tamahori.
-
Director Lee Tamahori
More from Lee Tamahori
More films directed by Lee Tamahori, best-rated first: The Convert, Once Were Warriors, The Edge and Die Another Day.
The Devil's Double Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Devil's Double 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
-
IMDb 7.0 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.3
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 67% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 3.2 /5
8 ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 3.4 /5
See on Movie Insider
The Devil's Double Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil's Double from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1985 Iraq, during the tumultuous Iran-Iraq War, Latif Yahia (Dominic Cooper), a soldier, finds himself in an unimaginable situation when he’s summoned to become a fedai, a political decoy for Uday Hussein (Dominic Cooper), the notorious and playboy son of President Saddam Hussein (Philip Quast). Hailing from an upper-class family, Latif is often reminded of how alike he looks to Uday due to their shared past in school. Initially resisting this dangerous role, Latif’s defiance is broken when he faces imprisonment and torture, ultimately succumbing to the demands of the regime under threats to his family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil's Double, scene by scene
The Devil's Double Box Office & Budget
The Devil's Double grossed $5.7 million worldwide on a $19.1 million budget, 30% of what it cost. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $4.4 million (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.7M
30% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
- International
- $4.4M
- Budget
- $19.1M
The Devil's Double Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Devil's Double.
How Well Do You Know The Devil's Double?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the dual roles of Latif Yahia and Uday Hussein?
Cars in The Devil's Double
41 cars on screen, including the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL W126 and the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC C126.
-
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL W126 Important role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC C126 Important role -
1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Targa 930 Important role -
BMW 5 E34 Minor role
The Devil's Double Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Sobowtór diabla” and “恶魔的替身”.
- Also known as
-
- Sobowtór diabla
- 恶魔的替身
- Двойник дьявола
- A Dupla Pele do Diabo
- 魔鬼的替身
- Az ördög dublőre
- Sobowtór diabła
- Двойник на дявола
- Ďáblův dvojník
- Şeytanın İkizi
- El doble del diablo
- הכפיל של השטן
+8 more Show fewer
- Двійник диявола
- O Dublê do Diabo
- 데블스 더블
- Diablov dvojník
- デビルズ・ダブル
- 魔鬼替身
- El doble del diable
- เหี้ยมซ่อนเหี้ยม
Seen The Devil's Double?
Movies Like The Devil's Double
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Double, The Evil That Men Do and The Devil In The Flesh.
The Devil's Double FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Devil's Double, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil's Double?
The Devil's Double runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Devil's Double released?
The Devil's Double was released on July 29, 2011.
Who directed The Devil's Double?
The Devil's Double was directed by Lee Tamahori.
More films by Lee Tamahori How much did The Devil's Double make at the box office?
The Devil's Double grossed $5.7 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $4.4 million international) on a budget of $19.1 million.
How is The Devil's Double rated?
The Devil's Double has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does The Devil's Double have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil's Double has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
