The Double
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-28
Top Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
Simon James / James Simon
Mia Wasikowska
Hannah
Wallace Shawn
Mr. Papadopoulos
Yasmin Paige
Melanie
Noah Taylor
Harris
James Fox
The Colonel
Cathy Moriarty
Kiki
Phyllis Somerville
Simon's Mother
Gabrielle Downey
Strange Woman
Jon Korkes
Detective
Craig Roberts
Young Detective
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Guard / Doctor
Susan Blommaert
Liz
Bruce Byron
Skinhead
J. Mascis
Janitor
Tony Rohr
Rudolph
Karima Riachy
Secretary
Tim Key
Care Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 9, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$200K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Ayoade
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Ayoade, Avi Korine, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Score
- Andrew Hewitt
- Original Title
- The Double
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Alcove Entertainment, Attercop Productions, BFI, Film4 Productions, Protagonist Pictures, MC Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade, Avi Korine, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Andrew Hewitt
Erik Wilson
Chris Dickens, Nick Fenton
Amina Dasmal, Robin C. Fox, Michael Caine, Graeme Cox, Lydia Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Ayoade
Writer
Avi Korine
Writer
Richard Ayoade
Director
Amina Dasmal
Producer
Robin C. Fox
Producer
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Design
Andrew Hewitt
Original Music Composer
Lydia Fox
Producer
Erik Wilson
Director of Photography
Chris Dickens
Editor
Nick Fenton
Editor
David Crank
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
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 The Double
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Double about?
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.
Who directed The Double?
The Double was directed by Richard Ayoade.
Who stars in The Double?
The principal cast of The Double includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Yasmin Paige, Noah Taylor.
When was The Double released and how long is it?
The Double was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Double make at the box office?
The Double grossed $200K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Double?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Double was composed by Andrew Hewitt.
Is The Double based on a book or true story?
The Double is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Double?
The Double holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; 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.).