The Double (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, The Double is an action, drama and crime film directed by Michael Brandt, running about 98 minutes. “Keep your enemies close” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.
Who’s in it. The Double stars Richard Gere as Paul Shepherdson, Topher Grace as Ben Geary, Martin Sheen as Tom Highland and Tamer Hassan as Bozlovski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Double has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 The Double page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Double 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 The Double (2011)?
- In US, The Double is available to stream on Philo, 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 The Double worth watching?
- The Double holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Double?
- The Double stars Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Martin Sheen, Tamer Hassan and Stephen Moyer.
- When was The Double released?
- The Double was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.