Double Impact (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.1

Double Impact poster

Released in 1991, Double Impact is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sheldon Lettich, running about 110 minutes. “Two brothers separated by violence. On a mission of revenge. One packs a punch. The other packs a piece. Together they deliver...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend.

Who’s in it. Double Impact stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alex / Chad Wagner, Geoffrey Lewis as Frank Avery, Alonna Shaw as Danielle Wilde and Cory Everson as Kara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Double Impact has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Impact page.

If you liked it. Fans of Double Impact tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Double Impact (1991)?
In US, Double Impact is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Double Impact worth watching?
Double Impact holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Double Impact?
Double Impact stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Geoffrey Lewis, Alonna Shaw, Cory Everson and Philip Chan.
When was Double Impact released?
Double Impact was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.