Double Take (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Double Take is a documentary film directed by Johan Grimonprez, running about 80 minutes. “If you meet your double, you should kill him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Johan Grimonprez casts Alfred Hitchcock as a paranoid history professor, unwittingly caught up in a double take on the cold war period. Subverting a meticulous array of TV footage and using 'The Birds' as an essential metaphor, DOUBLE TAKE traces catastrophe culture's relentless assault on the home, from moving images' inception to the present day.
Who’s in it. Double Take stars Ron Burrage as Hitchcock Double, Mark Perry as Hitchcock Voice and Delfine Bafort as Waitress.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Double Take has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Take page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Take (2009)?
- In US, Double Take is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Double Take worth watching?
- Double Take holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Take?
- Double Take stars Ron Burrage, Mark Perry and Delfine Bafort.
- When was Double Take released?
- Double Take was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.