Double Whammy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, Double Whammy is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Tom DiCillo, running about 93 minutes. “A comedy about a detective with everything... but a clue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ray Pluto has many problems. He is satirized in the tabloids as the "loser cop." His partner is starting to seem suspiciously attracted to him. A pair of screenwriters across the hall keep bugging him for help. The superintendent of his building is stabbed by hoodlums hired by his own rebellious daughter. To top it off, a sexually aggressive chiropractor may just be Ray's undoing.
Who’s in it. Double Whammy stars Denis Leary as Ray Pluto, Elizabeth Hurley as Ann Beamer, Luis Guzmán as Juan Benitez and Victor Argo as Lt. Spigot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Double Whammy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Whammy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Whammy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Whammy (2001)?
- In US, Double Whammy is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Double Whammy worth watching?
- Double Whammy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Whammy?
- Double Whammy stars Denis Leary, Elizabeth Hurley, Luis Guzmán, Victor Argo and Chris Noth.
- When was Double Whammy released?
- Double Whammy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.