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Double Jeopardy 1999

“Murder isn't always a crime.”

★ 6.6/10 · 1,514 votes R ThrillerCrimeMystery Released
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What is Double Jeopardy?

The film "Double Jeopardy" is a 1999 drama that revolves around the life of a woman wrongly convicted of a crime. The story follows Libby Parsons, who has been imprisoned for an unknown period of time.

Type
Film
Year
1999
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Sep 24, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
Germany, United States of America
Studios
Paramount Pictures, MFP Munich Film Partners GmbH & Company I. Produktions KG
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$177,841,558
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.1/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Feature Film #Thriller #Crime #Mystery 🔥 Fan Favorite
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The film "Double Jeopardy" is a 1999 drama that revolves around the life of a woman wrongly convicted of a crime. The story follows Libby Parsons, who has been imprisoned for an unknown period of time. Her time in prison is sustained by two driving desires: finding her son and uncovering the truth behind the events that led to her conviction. Libby's determination poses a challenge to her parole officer, Travis Lehman, who is forced to confront his own shortcomings. As Libby navigates her quest for justice and survival, she must also contend with her parole officer's superiors and law enforcement colleagues. The film explores themes of desperation, survival, and the pursuit of revenge.

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Should you watch it?

“A wrongfully convicted mother battles to clear her name and find her son.”

Reasons to watch
  • High‑stakes quest for justice
  • Intense crime‑mystery narrative
Keep in mind
  • Plot may feel illogical

Watch it if you enjoy tense crime thrillers about wrongful conviction and revenge.

The film includes mature themes of crime, prison life, and revenge, making it suitable for adult audiences.

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What genre does Double Jeopardy belong to?

It is classified as a thriller, crime, and mystery film.

When was Double Jeopardy released in the United States?

It premiered on September 24, 1999.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the central premise of the story?

Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted of her husband’s murder, seeks justice, survival, and her son.

What criticism do some viewers have of the film?

Some feel the plot does not always make sense.

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