Tommy Lee Jones’ Double Jeopardy Resurfaces on Netflix 27 Years Later

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A highly-regarded but often overlooked thriller from the 1990s is currently gaining popularity on streaming platforms, boosted by a performance from a celebrated actor.

According to FlixPatrol, the 1999 film Double Jeopardy, featuring Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd, is now a top 10 movie on Netflix worldwide, currently ranked at number five. While it still has some ground to make up compared to more popular streaming titles like War Machine, the film’s appearance in the top ten lists of over twenty countries demonstrates its enduring appeal as a classic crime thriller.

The song gained popularity throughout Europe and Latin America, hitting number two in Belgium, Colombia, Mexico, and Poland. It also landed in the top ten in several other countries, and is currently seventh in the UK.

Double Jeopardy Is a Certified Cult Classic

The film Double Jeopardy was directed by Bruce Beresford, with a screenplay written by David Weisberg and Douglas Cook. It tells the story of a wealthy woman whose life falls apart when she’s sent to prison for the murder of her husband, Nick Parsons, played by Bruce Greenwood, who disappeared at sea.

I was absolutely shocked when Libby was put on trial and found guilty of Nick’s murder, even without a body! She ended up with a really long prison sentence, and while her friend initially offered to help with her son, it turned out to be a terrible misunderstanding. Nick hadn’t been murdered at all – he’d faked his own death! He’d deliberately framed Libby and was trying to start a completely new life under a different identity. It was unbelievable!

Once Libby is released from prison, she’s supervised by parole officer Travis Lehman (played by Tommy Lee Jones). She quickly embarks on a daring trip across the country to find her son and her estranged husband. Because she’s already served time for a crime against him, she can now attempt to kill him without facing legal repercussions.

Despite making nearly $178 million at the box office on a $40 million budget, the 1999 film Double Jeopardy wasn’t well-received by critics. Currently, it has a low 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 87 reviews. In contrast, audiences give the film a much higher approval rating of 81%, based on over 100,000 reviews.

Why Double Jeopardy Star Ashley Judd Isn’t Particularly Fond of Another Iconic Film

Earlier this year, Judd discussed how some aspects of the film Heat haven’t aged well. She specifically pointed out the way women are portrayed in Michael Mann’s 1995 movie, saying it’s problematic and reflects a broader issue everyone contributed to at the time. Judd admitted she also accepted those portrayals then, but wouldn’t now, and believes revisiting the film 30 years later allows for important discussion about these issues.

Judd explained that despite some parts of the movie not holding up well over time, working on Heat was a peak experience for her. She fondly remembered finishing her scenes, giving back her costume, and then returning to set just to observe. Michael Mann would quietly acknowledge her arrival, and she’d happily sit and watch the filming process.

Judd shared that the experience on set was incredibly welcoming and inclusive, even on days when he wasn’t working. He particularly enjoyed the food, and it was during filming that he first started taking naps during his lunch break. He loved being involved in the movie and continues to feel proud of it, considering it a truly iconic film.

The actor is making a comeback to television after 37 years! He’s joined the cast of season two of Ethan Hawke’s crime series, The Lowdown.

Double Jeopardy is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

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2026-03-14 20:36