Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- hectic
- witty
- casual movie night
- buddy movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's conspiracy plot messy and implausible, while recognizing Orlando Jones's performance as a bright spot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Daryl and Freddy exchange clothes and attempt to assume each other's identities while fleeing police and intelligence agencies.
Daryl's attempt to flag a suspicious transfer triggers attacks, killings, and an international web involving the CIA, FBI, and Mexican officials.
Daryl leaves Manhattan by train for Mexico after a CIA agent warns him to flee, widening the pursuit across national borders.
Junior executive Daryl is repeatedly entangled with street punk Freddy, whose slang, mannerisms, and social world contrast sharply with his own.
Films like Double Take, and why
Blue Streak
shared fish out of water comedy, mistaken identities, and action-driven conspiracy plotting
Bad Boys
shared buddy comedy, undercover deception, and brisk crime-action tone
The Man from Toronto
shared identity-switching farce, urban action, and comic chemistry between mismatched protagonists
Movie Details
- Director
- George Gallo
- Release Date
- 2001-01-12
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (121)
Cast
- Eddie Griffin
- Orlando Jones
- Vivica A. Fox
- Edward Herrmann
- Gary Grubbs
- Shawn Elliott
- Brent Briscoe
- Daniel Roebuck
- Carlos Carrasco
- Sterling Macer Jr.
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Double Take about?
- A cautious Manhattan executive and a streetwise impersonator become unwilling partners when a suspicious money transfer detonates an international conspiracy.
- What is Double Take like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Double Take as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Double Take violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Double Take as moderate.
- What did critics think of Double Take?
- Critics broadly found the film's conspiracy plot messy and implausible, while recognizing Orlando Jones's performance as a bright spot.
- Which films are like Double Take?
- Films with a similar feel include Blue Streak, Bad Boys, and The Man from Toronto.
- How long is Double Take?
- Double Take runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Double Take?
- In United States, Double Take streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
