Double Jeopardy
“Murder isn't always a crime.”
Synopsis
Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted of her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive. She 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 superior and law enforcement colleagues, as she plunges into a desperate fight for justice, survival, and revenge.
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Double Jeopardy (1999) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-01
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Tommy Lee Jones
Travis Lehman
Ashley Judd
Libby Parsons
Benjamin Weir
Four-Year-Old Matty Parsons
Jay Brazeau
Bobby Long
Bruce Greenwood
Nick Parsons
John Maclaren
Rudy
Ed Evanko
Warren
Annabeth Gish
Angie Green
Bruce Campbell
Bartender at Party
Brennan Elliott
Yuppie Man
Angela Schneider
Yuppie Girl
Michael Gaston
Cutter
Gillian Barber
Rebecca Tingely
Tom McBeath
Coast Guard Officer
David Jacox
Deputy Ben
Betsy Brantley
Prosecutor
Woody Jeffreys
Watch Stander
French Tickner
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$177.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.54x
+$107.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Screenplay & Story
- David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook
- Original Score
- Normand Corbeil
- Original Title
- Double Jeopardy
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $177.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, MFP Munich Film Partners & Company I. Produktions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Beresford
David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook
Normand Corbeil
Peter James, Andre Fleuren, Erich Roland, Ron Goodman, Dean Lyras
Mark Warner
Leonard Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Beresford
Director
Leonard Goldberg
Producer
Peter James
Director of Photography
Mark Warner
Editor
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Melissa R. Stubbs
Stunt Coordinator
David Weisberg
Writer
Douglas S. Cook
Writer
Kevin Lingenfelser
Visual Effects Supervisor
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Jeopardy
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What is Double Jeopardy about?
Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted of her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive. She 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 superior and law enforcement colleagues, as she plunges into a desperate fight for justice, survival, and revenge.
Who directed Double Jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in Double Jeopardy?
The principal cast of Double Jeopardy includes Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd, Benjamin Weir, Jay Brazeau, Bruce Greenwood.
When was Double Jeopardy released and how long is it?
Double Jeopardy was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Double Jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $177.8M at the worldwide box office (2.54 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Double Jeopardy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double Jeopardy was composed by Normand Corbeil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).