The Double (2011): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
The Double is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Michael Brandt. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $4.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Michael Brandt
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Image Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Double About?
The premise of The Double without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Retired CIA operative Paul Shepherdson is unexpectedly drawn back into service when a murder investigation bears striking similarities to the notorious Soviet assassin Cassius, a figure from Shepherdson's past. Partnered with a young FBI agent, Ben Geary, he must confront a complex web of past crimes and present dangers. As they work to uncover the truth, Shepherdson’s personal obsession with his former nemesis complicates the investigation, forcing both men to question their assumptions and the people they trust.
The Double Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- office cubicle
- employer employee relationship
- doppelganger
- elevator
- jumping from a ledge
- walking on a ledge
- cut telephone line
- neck cut
- date
- slow motion scene
- night
- surrealism
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- handcuffed to a bed
- ambulance
- bloody nose
- falling into an open grave
- answering machine message
- dream girl
- romantic rivalry
- miscarriage
- overdose
- prosthetic arm
- bureaucracy
- data processing
- cubicle
- new employee
- garbage chute
- date with coworker
- retirement home
- dystopia
- fictional tv show
- fictional tv show within a film
- subway train
- neo noir
- coffee cup
- jukebox
- jumping from height
- falling from height
- waving goodbye
- ledge
- shoes
- facial cut
- nosebleed
- punched in the face
- telephone call
- torn picture
- notebook
- drawing
- earring
- saved from suicide
Where to Watch The Double
Stream it on Hoopla and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of The Double
Directed by Michael Brandt.
- Director Michael Brandt
The Double Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Double 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Double Plot Summary
What happens in The Double from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Simon James, portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg, is a young Canadian man navigating life in London, England. His chaotic day begins when, after exiting a tube train, his briefcase gets caught in the door, leading to the unfortunate loss of both his bag and ID badge, which he desperately needs for work. Upon arriving at the office, Simon attempts to persuade his boss, Wallace Shawn, to consider his ideas for the business. To complicate matters further, Simon learns he is set to tutor his boss’s daughter, Melanie, played by Yasmin Paige.
Full summary
The whole story of The Double, scene by scene
The Double Box Office
The Double grossed $4.7 million worldwide. $137,921 came from the US and Canada and $4.6 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.7M
- US & Canada
- $137.9K
- International
- $4.6M
The Double Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Double.
How Well Do You Know The 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
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What mishap causes Simon's day to go wrong from the start?
Cars in The Double
24 cars on screen, including the 1998 BMW 750iL E38 and the 2008 Ford Taurus.
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1998 BMW 750iL E38 Main role -
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
The Double Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Misión Secreta” and “The Double - Doppia identità”.
- Also known as
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- Misión Secreta
- The Double - Doppia identità
- İkili Oyun
- Codinome Cassius 7
- The Double - Eiskaltes Duell
- Secret Identity
- 替身
- La sombra de la traición
- Dvojitý agent
- Álcák csapdája
- Druga twarz
- Двойной агент
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- דאבל
- 더블
- ผ่าเกมอำมหิต 2 หน้า
- La sombra de la traicion
- Двойна игра
- 顔のないスパイ
- Двійник
- Dublu
- Cú Đúp
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Movies Like The Double
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Double Man, The Double and The Double Hour.
The Double FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Double, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Double?
The Double runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Double released?
The Double was released on October 28, 2011.
Who directed The Double?
The Double was directed by Michael Brandt.
More films by Michael Brandt Where can I watch The Double?
In the US, The Double is streaming on Hoopla, Philo and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Double make at the box office?
The Double grossed $4.7 million worldwide ($137,921 domestic, $4.6 million international).
How is The Double rated?
The Double has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does The Double have a post-credit scene?
No. The Double has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Double in?
The original language of The Double is Spanish.
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