The Double

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The Double

R

2014

1h 32m

Comedy

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

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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

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.

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John Semley

Globe and Mail

Jun 13, 2014

3/4

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Kalissa H

@kali_416 Sep 28, 2025

Hard to follow at times but Jesse Eisenberg acts well.

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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.

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Craig K

@Cracky Aug 6, 2025

Interesting and a bit creepy.

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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.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 16, 2025

Unfunny in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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, 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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