Double Play (2017): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2017, Double Play is a drama and historie film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 130 minutes. “Life is a game. Different rules apply.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Double Play is about anolder man named Ostrik who returns to Curaçao and his childhood after many years abroad. Ostrik reminisces about 1973 and the events surrounding a game his father played which had major consequences for Ostrik’s youth. The dramatic poverty and colourful landscapes provide the background for the leads who represent Curaçao’s melting pot: a story of pride and humiliation, money and love, ambition and hope.

Who’s in it. Double Play stars Lennie James as Chamon, Melanie Liburd as Solema, Bronson Pinchot as Bob and La La Anthony as Micha, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Double Play has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Double Play page.

If you liked it. Fans of Double Play tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.