The Double Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 6, 2015

The Double

Release Date: Friday, May 9, 2014 Limited

A comedy centered on a man who is driven insane by the appearance of his doppleganger.

Director: Richard Ayoade

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg • Mia Wasikowska • Wallace Shawn • Noah Taylor • Rade Serbedzija

R Comedy N/A

3.75 / 5.0

14% WILL SEE 86% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Jesse Eisenberg plays Simon, a timid, isolated man who’s overlooked at work, scorned by his mother, and ignored by the woman of his dreams (Mia Wasikowska). The arrival of a new co-worker, James (also played by Eisenberg), serves to upset the balance. James is both Simon's exact physical double and his opposite - confident, charismatic and good with women. To Simon's horror, James slowly starts taking over his life.

Comedy Drama

Snap poll

Will you see The Double?

14% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

86% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Watched it? Share Your Rating!

Who stars in The Double – Cast List

Jesse Eisenberg
The Social Network, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Mia Wasikowska
Lawless, Blackbird
W
Wallace Shawn
... Mr. Papadopoulos

Toy Story 3, Marriage Story
N
Noah Taylor
... Harris

Alice in Wonderland, Big Girls Don't Cry
R
Rade Serbedzija
... Frightening Old Man

Proud Mary, The Code
Y
Yasmin Paige
... Melanie Papadopoulos
J
James Fox
... The Colonel

W.E., Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Who is making The Double – Crew List

A look at The Double behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Richard Ayoade last helmed Submarine. The film's writer Avi Korine last penned Mister Lonely.

Director: Richard Ayoade
Screenwriters: Avi Korine
Richard Ayoade
Producers: Amina Dasmal
Robin Fox

Studios: Magnolia Pictures
Production Company: Alcove Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Double

Key Facts

Inspired by Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novella.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2014

Completed

Changed The Double movie production status. Magnolia Pictures will release The Double in 2014.

Jul 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is scheduled for the spring.

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Have updates about The Double? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit update

Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Double Trailers and Clips

The Double

Theatrical Teaser

The Double Release Date: When was the film released?

The Double was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 9 , 2014. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Neighbors, Chef and Moms' Night Out. As a limited release, The Double was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Double Digital Release Date

The Double is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, May 9, 2014. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.