Body Double (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Body Double is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 114 minutes. “You can't believe everything you see.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.
Who’s in it. Body Double stars Craig Wasson as Jake Scully, Melanie Griffith as Holly Body, Gregg Henry as Sam Bouchard and Deborah Shelton as Gloria Revelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Body Double has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body Double page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Double tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Double (1984)?
- In US, Body Double is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Body Double worth watching?
- Body Double holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body Double?
- Body Double stars Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton and Guy Boyd.
- When was Body Double released?
- Body Double was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.