---
title: "Doppelganger"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/doppelganger-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 18773
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Doppelganger (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/doppelganger-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Doppelganger is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Planet Productions, ITC Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman on the run discovers a deadly copy of herself stalking her."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric tension
- Intriguing identity premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: Contains adult themes, violence and sexual content; intended for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, mystery, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/doppelganger-1993#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Avi Nesher
- **Networks / Studios**: Planet Productions, ITC Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Drew Barrymore** as *Holly Gooding*
- **George Newbern** as *Patrick Highsmith*
- **Dennis Christopher** as *Doctor Heller*
- **Leslie Hope** as *Elizabeth*
- **Sally Kellerman** as *Sister Jan*
- **George Maharis** as *Mike Wallace*
- **Peter Dobson** as *Rob*
- **Carl Bressler** as *Larry Spaulding*
- **Dan Shor** as *Stanley White*
- **Jaid Barrymore** as *Mrs. Gooding*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Doppelganger?
Avi Nesher directed the 1993 film.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs about 1 hour 44 minutes.

### Q: Which genres describe the film?
It is classified as horror, mystery and thriller.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The cast includes Drew Barrymore, George Newbern, Dennis Christopher, Leslie Hope and Sally Kellerman.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
No, the plot is a fictional thriller about a woman pursued by a homicidal duplicate.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Doppelganger — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18773)
- [Doppelganger (1993) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/12121-doppelganger/prehled/)
- [Doppelganger (1993) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/72321-doppelganger)
- [Doppelganger (1993)](https://www.sms.cz/film/doppelganger-1993)
- [Doppelganger (1997) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/128018-doppelganger)

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