The Double

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The Double

R

Released May 9, 2014

1h 32m

Comedy

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An awkward office drone (Jesse Eisenberg) becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman (Mia Wasikowska) he desires.

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Critics Consensus

Hauntingly bleak and thrillingly ambitious, The Double offers Jesse Eisenberg a pair of compelling roles while reaffirming writer-director Richard Ayoade's remarkable talent.

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

British director Ayoade's second film is jam-packed with witty references, from cheesy sci-fi soap operas to the long-suffering men who populate the Coen brothers' films.

Jan 1, 2018

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John Semley

Globe and Mail

The film's bleakness is almost satirical. It's Brazil drained of the daydreams.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 13, 2014

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Linda Barnard

Toronto Star

The Double invites second looks and close examination. As Simon finds when peering into mirrors, what we see is often unexpected.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 12, 2014

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Rather than a faithful modernization of Dostoyevsky, the source material is a springboard for this creative young director to engage in some very ambitious, very intellectual filmmaking.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 15, 2022

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Watching 'The Double' is like hitting the buffet line. So many options, so much to choose from.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 16, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

A unique movie, rich in Orwellian details and with good performances, but marred by a difficult, confusing story that may alienate less adventurous viewers.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 1, 2021

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Haven P

Really loved the acting and not only most of the Audience reviews come from people who doesn’t understand what true filmmaking is especially films like this that are psychological Really great film definitely would recommend it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Dan W

This was a chore to watch, my sister's partner walked out, I wasn’t really surprised at his reaction. I couldn't stay that much longer either, think I left about 20 minutes later after many others had also left. If it wasn’t a small independent cinema I would have asked for a refund.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Marit Risto F

A complete nightmare. So happy to have a garden with lake view, and not this horror in my life. Well, I didn't like "The Prosess" neighter, and will probably not read this Dostojevski story. Raskolnikov and "The Gambler" was enough. Rotten Tomatoes is getting rotten...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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Alec B

It's sort of a pseudo-modernized adaptation of Dostoevsky's story. It's ostensibly complex as a result, but ultimately proves shallow and simplistic. I'll give it a few extra points for Eisenberg's intriguing performance(s).

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

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zaika -

Richard Ayoade's The Double comes only a few years after his directorial debut, SUBMARINE. From Jesse Eisenberg's great performance to Chris Morris' cameo, this film just is an awesome ride, it's like a twister ride at those theme parks, always goes SO SO SO fast, but it's always the best there. THE DOUBLE is a thrilling and fun ride which never fails to disappoint.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Gareth v

The comparisons (fairly or unfairly) to Villeneuve's "Enemy" are unavoidable in this doppelganger movie. And while this movie at times is rather interesting and thought provoking, it doesn't stack up compared to "Enemy".

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/18/23

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Synopsis

An awkward office drone (Jesse Eisenberg) becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman (Mia Wasikowska) he desires.

Director: Richard Ayoade
Producer: Robin C. Fox, Amina Dasmal
Screenwriter: Richard Ayoade, Avi Korine
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Alcove Entertainment
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $200.3K
Runtime: 1h 32m

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