The Double (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, The Double is a thriller and drama film directed by Richard Ayoade, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.
Who’s in it. The Double stars Jesse Eisenberg as Simon James / James Simon, Mia Wasikowska as Hannah, Wallace Shawn as Mr. Papadopoulos and Yasmin Paige as Melanie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Double has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $200.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Double page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Double tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Double (2014)?
- In US, The Double is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Double worth watching?
- The Double holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Double?
- The Double stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Yasmin Paige and Noah Taylor.
- When was The Double released?
- The Double was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.