The Double

Name: The Double
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 2014-04-03
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Yasmin Paige, Noah Taylor

2014·Movie·R·93 min·★ 6.5(1,122)

Thriller Drama More English titles

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.

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Where to watch The Double in United States

Can I watch The Double in United States? Yes — you can stream The Double in United States on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open The Double there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.

Where is The Double streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Channel 4 Plus	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada	Pluto TV	Google Play Movies, FlixFling, YouTube
Australia	—	JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
France	—	Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD
Brazil	Mercado Play	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The Double

The Double is a 2014 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Richard Ayoade. The cast is led by Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo.

The Double was produced by Alcove Entertainment, Attercop Productions, and BFI and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 3, 2014, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Richard Ayoade
Writers: Avi Korine, Richard Ayoade
Release date: April 3, 2014
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Box office: $0 million
Production: Alcove Entertainment, Attercop Productions, BFI

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The Double cast & crew

The Double was directed by Richard Ayoade and written by Avi Korine and Richard Ayoade.

The cast features Jesse Eisenberg as Simon James / James Simon, Mia Wasikowska as Hannah, Wallace Shawn as Mr. Papadopoulos, Yasmin Paige as Melanie, Noah Taylor as Harris, and James Fox as The Colonel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrew Hewitt, cinematography is by Erik Wilson, and it was produced by Amina Dasmal and Robin C. Fox.

Is The Double worth watching?

The Double holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,122 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and drama, The Double is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Double

In United States, you can stream The Double on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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