Double Jeopardy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Double Jeopardy is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 105 minutes. “Murder isn't always a crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Framed for the murder of her husband, Libby Parsons survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest; however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman. Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superiors and law enforcement colleagues.
Who’s in it. Double Jeopardy stars Ashley Judd as Libby Parsons, Tommy Lee Jones as Travis Lehman, Bruce Greenwood as Nick Parsons and Annabeth Gish as Angie Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Double Jeopardy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $177.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Jeopardy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Jeopardy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Jeopardy (1999)?
- In US, Double Jeopardy is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Jeopardy worth watching?
- Double Jeopardy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Jeopardy?
- Double Jeopardy stars Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Greenwood, Annabeth Gish and Benjamin Weir.
- When was Double Jeopardy released?
- Double Jeopardy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.