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Double Lover (2017)

“Deception is part of the attraction.”

6.1/10 · 587 votes 1h 48m nr ThrillerRomanceDrama

#244 of 319 films from 2017 #1838 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by François Ozon · Written by François Ozon, Joyce Carol Oates, Philippe Piazzo

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Overview

Chloé, a fragile young woman, falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul. A few months later she moves in with him, but soon discovers that her lover is concealing a part of his identity.

Cast

Marine Vacthas Chloé
Jérémie Renieras Paul / Louis
Jacqueline Bissetas Mme Schenker / Chloé's Mother
Myriam Boyeras Rose
Dominique Reymondas Gynecologist / Agnès Wexler
Fanny Sageas Sandra Schenker
Jean-Édouard Bodziakas Young Psychoanalyst
Antoine de La Morinerieas Psychoanalyst 1
Jean-Paul Muelas Psychoanalyst 2
Keisley Gauthieras Child Twin
Tchaz Gauthieras Child Twin
Clemence Trocqueas Lipstick Twin
Pascal Aubertas Police Officer (voice)
Guillaume Le Papeas Doublure Paul et Louis

Facts

Release dateMay 26, 2017
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama
Original titleL'Amant double
LanguageFR
Budget$7,110,000
Box office$4,248,574 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt6367558

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Questions

How long is Double Lover?
Double Lover runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Double Lover worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 587 votes, which places it #244 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 24%) and #1838 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Double Lover?
Double Lover was directed by François Ozon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Summer of 85 (2020), Frantz (2016), By the Grace of God (2019).
Who stars in Double Lover?
Marine Vacth as Chloé; Jérémie Renier as Paul / Louis; Jacqueline Bisset as Mme Schenker / Chloé's Mother; Myriam Boyer as Rose; Dominique Reymond as Gynecologist / Agnès Wexler; Fanny Sage as Sandra Schenker.
What is Double Lover rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Double Lover?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/74065.

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