Double Team (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Double Team is an action and science fiction film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 93 minutes. “America's top counter-terrorist usually works alone... this time he's got company.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A CIA agent is interned for failing to kill an international terrorist. Escaping from his island exile, he teams up with a flamboyant arms dealer and sets out to find the terrorist and rescue the agent's family. Together they're a two-man arsenal... with enough voltage to rock the free world.
Who’s in it. Double Team stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jack Quinn, Dennis Rodman as Yaz, Mickey Rourke as Stavros and Paul Freeman as Goldsmythe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Double Team has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $48.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Team page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Team 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 Team (1997)?
- In US, Double Team is available to 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 Team worth watching?
- Double Team holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Team?
- Double Team stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Rodman, Mickey Rourke, Paul Freeman and Natacha Lindinger.
- When was Double Team released?
- Double Team was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.