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Double Jeopardy

Play trailer Poster for Double Jeopardy R 1999 1h 45m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Action Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Framed for the murder of her husband, Libby Parsons (Ashley Judd) survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest, however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman (Tommy Lee Jones). Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superiors and law enforcement colleagues.
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A talented cast fails to save this unremarkable thriller.

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Mark Caro Chicago Tribune 01/01/2000
1.5/4
The picture itself is so nonsensical you don't understand why anyone would actually make it. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Foreman New York Post 01/01/2000
2.5/4
Visual lushness is almost the only indication that the movie was directed by the same Bruce Beresford who made Breaker Morant and Driving Miss Daisy. Go to Full Review
Mike Clark USA Today 01/01/2000
The result has a drawback common to such movies: too much screen time devoted to the conceit when anyone who has seen the coming-attractions trailer knows it already. Go to Full Review
Joe Lipsett Anatomy of a Scream Podcast Network 11/02/2022
3.5/5
Who doesn't love a 90s female-fronted action thriller? Judd completely sells Libby's transformation in this wannabe The Fugitive sequel. While some of the politics of Lee Jones' character are icky, it's very satisfying seeing Greenwood get his comeuppance Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/11/2019
3/4
...a slightly overlong yet mostly engrossing thriller... Go to Full Review
Karen Kemmerle Decider 06/07/2018
Siit back, relax, and marvel at the wonder that is Ashley Judd. Go to Full Review
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Don S @Lemonmoon 15h This is a terrific thriller with great performances, I don't understand the poor reviews. Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd are great. So many twists. One of my favourite films. See more David D @David2026 4d The derivative film gets a whole star purely because I like the cast. A dreadful, dribble whydoneit. See more Carlos T @RT67858720 Feb 24 Existem filmes que se apoiam na ação… e existem aqueles que se sustentam na inteligência do roteiro. Risco Duplo é um thriller que transforma a injustiça em combustível dramático e a fragilidade em força. É o tipo de narrativa que prende não apenas pela perseguição, mas pela ideia moral por trás dela: até onde alguém iria para recuperar a própria vida? O roteiro parte de uma base emocional poderosa: a queda brutal de uma vida perfeita. A sequência do veleiro não é apenas um evento criminal — é a destruição simbólica da segurança de Libby. A prisão, a perda do filho e a traição constroem uma protagonista que não busca apenas justiça… busca identidade. A descoberta da brecha na lei é o ponto em que o filme deixa de ser um drama carcerário e se transforma em um jogo psicológico de caça. E é aí que mora sua inteligência: a narrativa coloca espectador, Libby e Travis em constante tensão moral. 🎬 Nota: 9/10 See more C T @RT16532599 Jan 26 28 on rotten tomatoes just goes to show you the critics do not judge movies like the regular folk do. This is an excellent little thriller. Good storyline. Someone wrongly accused trying to fight the justice system without anybody's help. See more Duncan F @Dunx101 Jan 5 This is a great thriller I love Ashley Judd as Libby Parsons and Travis Lehman by Samuel L Jones. I can't quite understand the low review scores on this one as story is developed and well thought out arcs all complete by the end and enough time is invested to care about the characters and motivations. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 28 Double Jeopardy is a gripping late-’90s thriller that blends legal intrigue with emotional drama. Ashley Judd delivers a strong, grounded performance as Libby Parsons, a woman wrongfully convicted of her husband’s murder who transforms from a trusting wife into a determined survivor seeking justice. Tommy Lee Jones adds charm and moral complexity as the U.S. Marshal tracking her, creating a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic. The film uses the double jeopardy premise effectively, keeping the story brisk and suspenseful despite some logical stretches. Direction, moody visuals, and a supporting cast enrich the experience, balancing action, tension, and character development. While not flawless, the film’s emotional stakes, star power, and relentless pacing make it an engaging, rewatchable thriller that remains memorable decades later, delivering satisfying twists and a strong payoff. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Framed for the murder of her husband, Libby Parsons (Ashley Judd) survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest, however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman (Tommy Lee Jones). Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superiors and law enforcement colleagues.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Producer
Leonard Goldberg, Richard Luke Rothschild
Screenwriter
David Weisberg, Douglas Cook
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
R (Some Sexuality|Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 24, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$116.7M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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