The Double

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The Double

PG-13

2011

1h 38m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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When the assassination of a U.S. senator bears the signature style of a Russian spy known as Cassius, CIA director Tom Highland (Martin Sheen) calls top operative Paul Shepherdson (Richard Gere) out of retirement to investigate. Paul's partner on the case is Ben Geary (Topher Grace), a young agent who also has studied Cassius and is certain the Russian is behind the slaying, even though Paul insists that Cassius is long dead. But, Paul may not be who he claims to be.

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Critics Consensus

Riddled with hollow characters and ludicrous plotting, The Double just isn't worth the trouble.

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Robert Koehler

Variety

08/03/2016

Like a magician performing one too many tricks, "The Double" overplays its deception while spinning a mildly diverting yarn.

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Brian Tallerico

HollywoodChicago.com

11/04/2011

1.0/5.0

With nothing resembling a character worth rooting for, the fact that the plot of The Double just gets sillier and sillier makes it one of the most annoying films of the year.

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Stephanie Merry

Washington Post

11/04/2011

1/4

Questionable motives and unbelievable decisions are relatively small potatoes compared with the Sputnik-size plotholes.

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

06/27/2019

1/5

Character motivations, sequences of events, and that thing called plausibility are all a bit offensively slapdash.

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Abbie Bernstein

Assignment X

02/08/2019

B

In short, for fans of spy films of the '80s and '90s, particularly those starring Gere, The Double will not disappoint.

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Dave White

Movies.com

08/03/2016

1.5/5

Have you ever seen a movie like this? Yes? Then you know the answers to those questions. Or at least some of the answers. And you're right, they all involve "gotcha."

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joe D

@Welshboy Jan 19

I really liked this movie. And I am not easily pleased with newer movies. Was genuinely shocked to see some of the negative reviews. Great actors and liked the story.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 05/28/2025

A failed action movie in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kim D

@RT10026093 05/15/2025

The Double is a good nights viewing. The lead and supporting performances are strong, While the plot may seem predictable at first glance, it cleverly weaves in enough twists and turns to keep you engaged throughout.

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Antonia S

@MuftyVonStrudel 03/01/2025

Richard Gere on form. I spent the film thinking that they shouldn't have played their hand so early... but they didn't!!! Great twist at the end.

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Kirsten W

@kirght 06/15/2024

I enjoyed this film more than other reviewers did. I wasn’t sure I liked RG’s minimalistic approach but in the end I believed the story being told. Well done.

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Jelisije J

@jjosifovic 07/02/2023

An enjoyable standard spy drama that I was surprised it was made in the late 2000's because this film feels more like a 1990's spy flick.

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Synopsis

When the assassination of a U.S. senator bears the signature style of a Russian spy known as Cassius, CIA director Tom Highland (Martin Sheen) calls top operative Paul Shepherdson (Richard Gere) out of retirement to investigate. Paul's partner on the case is Ben Geary (Topher Grace), a young agent who also has studied Cassius and is certain the Russian is behind the slaying, even though Paul insists that Cassius is long dead. But, Paul may not be who he claims to be.

Director: Michael Brandt
Producer: Ashok Amritraj, Patrick Aiello, Derek Haas, Andrew Deane
Screenwriter: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
Distributor: Image Entertainment
Production Co: Industry Entertainment, Hyde Park Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Intense Sequences of Action|Language|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 16, 2012
Runtime: 1h 38m