Double Jeopardy

Double Jeopardy

Murder isn't always a crime.

Directed by Bruce Beresford

Produced by Paramount Pictures, MFP Munich Film Partners GmbH & Company I. Produktions KG

1999105 min6.6 / 10

A revenge thriller about a wrongly imprisoned woman fighting to reclaim her life, her son, and justice against a husband who faked his death.

Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted of her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive. She survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest, however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman. Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superior and law enforcement colleagues, as she plunges into a desperate fight for justice, survival, and revenge.

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  • Is Double Jeopardy sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Double Jeopardy end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Double Jeopardy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Double Jeopardy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Double Jeopardy scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

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Surprise44

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Love50

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