@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Inspired by true events, DoubleDown is the story of Ali, a student struggling with money, his relationship and his crippling gambling addiction. Ali promises his girlfriend, Lea, that his next game will be his last and he must fight the temptation to play another round and double down on his chances.
Quick Stats
0.0
TMDB Rating
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Votes
14m
Runtime
$10K
Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorEmir Yener
WriterEmir Yener
CinematographyKristóf Keszthelyi
EditorGustav Arthur Nathan
Production DesignDavid Kmet
Produced by
Pigeon Pictures
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for DoubleDown yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Andre Frey
Ali
Dylan Baldwin
Belial
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Melissa Steven
Lea
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Herbie Bone
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