Movie

Double Jeopardy

1999 · 105 min

A tense, propulsive chase that balances maternal desperation with a cynical mentor, delivering satisfying twists and emotional payoffs.

Tagline: Murder isn't always a crime.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, justice, family, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
justice
family
betrayal
survival
Places: big city
small town
prison
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild