---
title: "The Double"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-double-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 146015
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Double (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-double-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Double is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Alcove Entertainment, Attercop Productions, BFI. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An awkward office drone faces chaos when a confident lookalike joins his workplace."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling lookalike premise
- explores an office setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- character becomes increasingly unhinged
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains thriller and drama elements with a rated R classification.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-double-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Ayoade
- **Networks / Studios**: Alcove Entertainment, Attercop Productions, BFI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jesse Eisenberg** as *Simon James / James Simon*
- **Mia Wasikowska** as *Hannah*
- **Wallace Shawn** as *Mr. Papadopoulos*
- **Yasmin Paige** as *Melanie*
- **Noah Taylor** as *Harris*
- **James Fox** as *The Colonel*
- **Cathy Moriarty** as *Kiki*
- **Phyllis Somerville** as *Simon's Mother*
- **Gabrielle Downey** as *Strange Woman*
- **Jon Korkes** as *Detective*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film had an earliest general release in the United Arab Emirates on 3 April 2014, with a US release on 05/09/2014.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under thriller and drama.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The movie carries an R rating.

### Q: What is the basic plot?
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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Double — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/146015)
- [The Double (2013 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Double_(2013_film))

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