Double Jeopardy_
"Murder isn't always a crime."
Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted for her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive and wants to settle the score and find their son. As she has been tried for the crime, she cannot be re-prosecuted if she finds and kills Nick.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Double Jeopardy earned $177.8M worldwide on a $70.0M budget — a 154% return on investment.
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Year context
Double Jeopardy was released 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (20)
Ashley Judd
Libby Parsons
Tommy Lee Jones
Travis Lehman
Bruce Greenwood
Nick Parsons
Annabeth Gish
Angie Green
Benjamin Weir
Matty Parsons, Age 4
Jay Brazeau
Bobby Long
Roma Maffia
Margaret Skolowski
Davenia McFadden
Evelyn
Gillian Barber
Rebecca Tingely
Michael Gaston
Cutter
John Maclaren
Rudy
EE
Ed Evanko
Warren
BC
Bruce Campbell
Bartender at Party
Brennan Elliott
Yuppie Man
AS
Angela Schneider
Yuppie Girl
Tom McBeath
Coast Guard Officer
David Jacox
Deputy Ben
Betsy Brantley
Prosecutor
Woody Jeffreys
Watch Stander
FT
French Tickner
Judge
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$70.0M
Budget
$177.8M
Revenue
+154%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (1,430 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$70,000,000
Box Office
$177,841,558
Profit
+$107,841,558
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Double Jeopardy about?
Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted for her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive and wants to settle the score and find their son. As she has been tried for the crime, she cannot be re-prosecuted if she finds and kills Nick.
How long is Double Jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Double Jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in Double Jeopardy?
The cast of Double Jeopardy includes Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Greenwood, Annabeth Gish, Benjamin Weir.
How much did Double Jeopardy make at the box office?
Double Jeopardy earned $177,841,558 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $70,000,000.
What is the rating of Double Jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 1,430 votes on TMDB.
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Drama
Thriller
Mystery
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