The Double Movie

Plot Outline: A comedy centered on a man who is driven insane by the appearance of his doppleganger.

Who's Involved:

Richard Ayoade, Wallace Shawn, Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Noah Taylor, James Fox, Rade Serbedzija, Yasmin Paige, Avi Korine, Robin Fox, Amina Dasmal

Release Date:

Friday, May 9, 2014 Limited Theaters

Age Rating: R   Restricted MPA
for language
Runtime: N/A
Language: English

The Double Plot: What's it about?

Jesse Eisenberg plays Simon, a timid, isolated man who’s overlooked at work, scorned by his mother, and ignored by the woman of his dreams (Mia Wasikowska). The arrival of a new co-worker, James (also played by Eisenberg), serves to upset the balance. James is both Simon's exact physical double and his opposite - confident, charismatic and good with women. To Simon's horror, James slowly starts taking over his life.

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The Double Cast List & Characters

Wallace Shawn ... role: Mr. Papadopoulos
Noah Taylor ... role: Harris
Rade Serbedzija ... role: Frightening Old Man
Yasmin Paige ... role: Melanie Papadopoulos
James Fox ... role: The Colonel

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The Double Crew and Production Team

A look at the The Double behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Richard Ayoade previously directed Submarine. The film's writer Avi Korine penned Mister Lonely.

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The Double Production and Filming

Key Facts

  1. Inspired by Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novella.

The Double Filming Timeline

  1. — The Double entered Completed status.

    Magnolia Pictures will release The Double in 2014.

    Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.

  2. — The film entered Post-Production status.

    Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.

  3. — The film entered Pre-Production status.

    Production is scheduled for the spring.

    Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.

  4. — The film entered Development status.

    Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

The Double Release Date: When was the film released?

The Double was released in limited theaters on . 11 other films are opening on the same date, including Neighbors, Chef and Moms' Night Out. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.

Digital, VOD & Streaming Release Date

The Double is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, May 9, 2014. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.

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The Double was released on Digital and VOD on Friday, May 9 . The movie is available to buy or rent digitally on Amazon.

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