The Double Hour (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Double Hour is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Giuseppe Capotondi. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $4.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Giuseppe Capotondi
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Double Hour About?
The premise of The Double Hour without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Turin, Guido, a disillusioned former police officer, unexpectedly falls for Sonia, a Slovenian chambermaid, during a series of speed-dating events. Their passionate romance quickly develops, but Sonia's mysterious background soon emerges, drawing them into a dangerous situation filled with lies and shocking discoveries. Guido must confront the secrets of her past to protect them both.
The Director of The Double Hour
Directed by Giuseppe Capotondi.
- Director Giuseppe Capotondi
More from Giuseppe Capotondi
More films directed by Giuseppe Capotondi, best-rated first: The Burnt Orange Heresy, The Burnt Orange Heresy and The Double Hour.
The Double Hour Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Double Hour 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.1
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Double Hour Plot Summary
What happens in The Double Hour 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
Sonia, a diligent maid working at a hotel in Turin, finds herself in a chilling situation when she is cleaning a guest’s bathroom and witnesses the guest’s tragic leap from the bedroom window, leading to her death.
In search of companionship, Sonia attends a lively speed dating event where she crosses paths with Guido, a former policeman turned security guard. Their chemistry sparks an immediate friendship, and they share a delightful time together post-event. As they part ways, Guido notices the time is 23:23 – a double hour he believes is a magical moment to make wishes, although he candidly cautions Sonia that these wishes don’t always come true.
Full summary
The whole story of The Double Hour, scene by scene
The Double Hour Box Office
The Double Hour 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
How Well Do You Know The Double Hour?
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 significant event occurs when Sonia is tidying the hotel room?
Cars in The Double Hour
70 cars on screen, including the 1998 LiAZ 5256 and the KamAZ 53229.
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1998 LiAZ 5256 Important role -
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2001 Mercedes-Benz C 200 W203 Minor role
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The Double Hour FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Double Hour, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Double Hour?
The Double Hour runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Double Hour released?
The Double Hour was released on April 15, 2011.
Who directed The Double Hour?
The Double Hour was directed by Giuseppe Capotondi.
More films by Giuseppe Capotondi How much did The Double Hour make at the box office?
The Double Hour grossed $4.7 million worldwide ($137,921 domestic, $4.6 million international).
How is The Double Hour rated?
The Double Hour has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Double Hour have a post-credit scene?
No. The Double Hour has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Double Hour in?
The original language of The Double Hour is Italian.
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