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The Double

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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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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 The Times (UK) Jan 1, 2018
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. Go to Full Review John Semley Globe and Mail Jun 13, 2014
3/4
The film's bleakness is almost satirical. It's Brazil drained of the daydreams. Go to Full Review Linda Barnard Toronto Star Jun 12, 2014
3/4
The Double invites second looks and close examination. As Simon finds when peering into mirrors, what we see is often unexpected. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 15, 2022
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema Nov 16, 2021
3.5/5
Watching 'The Double' is like hitting the buffet line. So many options, so much to choose from. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Feb 1, 2021
3/5
A unique movie, rich in Orwellian details and with good performances, but marred by a difficult, confusing story that may alienate less adventurous viewers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Josh J @JawShoeUh Feb 7, 2026 Honestly I had zero expectations for this gem, and it blew me away! It’s dry, odd, and intriguing and the acting, directing and just overall bizarre vibe of this track is so endearing! See more Kalissa H @kali_416 Sep 28, 2025 Hard to follow at times but Jesse Eisenberg acts well. See more Jacob B @RT48293763 Sep 3, 2025 Take a heaping scoop of Russian literature, a heavy dose of Lynchian design, a splash of Hitchcockian camera work, and a pinch of Felliniesque surrealism and mix it all together and you get this beautiful, haunting film. See more Craig K @Cracky Aug 6, 2025 Interesting and a bit creepy. See more Sergio A @Sergio83 Jun 26, 2025 A highly accomplished experiment, featuring excellent performances, cinematography, production design, and even costume work, with touches reminiscent of Kaurismäki and Lars von Trier. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 16, 2025 Unfunny in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Richard Ayoade

Director

Jesse Eisenberg

Simon

Mia Wasikowska

Hannah

Wallace Shawn

Mr. Papadopoulos

Rade Serbedzija

Frightening Old Man

Cathy Moriarty

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Movie Info

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, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
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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