Double Role (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, Double Role is a drama and science fiction film directed by Jaromil Jireš, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. An intimate psychological film which elaborates the Faustian theme about the dispute between the body and the soul - a study on human identity. Two young doctors carry out the surgical exchange of the brains of two women who are dying after a car accident - a young girl and member of a criminal gang, and a lonely seventy-year-old associate professor of oriental studies. The young girl wakes from the operation thinking like the elderly intellectual and tries in vain to live with her new identity. (https://www.filmovyprehled.cz/en/film/22344/double-role)
Who’s in it. Double Role stars Tereza Brodská as Yvetta, Jan Hartl as badatel, Karel Roden as chirurg and Slávka Budínová as docentka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Double Role sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Role page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Role tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Role (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Role change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Double Role worth watching?
- Double Role holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Double Role?
- Double Role stars Tereza Brodská, Jan Hartl, Karel Roden, Slávka Budínová and Lubor Tokoš.
- When was Double Role released?
- Double Role was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.