The popular crime thriller Double Jeopardy, known for its suspenseful plot, is currently gaining attention on Netflix. Released in 1999, the movie features Ashley Judd as Libby Parsons, a woman wrongly accused of killing her husband.
Libby is freed from prison after years of incarceration when she learns her husband is actually still alive. Driven by a desire for revenge and to reconnect with her son, she begins a search, all while being monitored by her parole officer, Travis Lehman (Tommy Lee Jones).
A woman is wrongly convicted of killing her husband and sent to prison. Once inside, she discovers he’s actually alive and begins planning an elaborate revenge.
Bruce Greenwood, Annabeth Gish, Roma Maffia, Jay Brazeau, Michael Gaston, and Daniel Lapaine join Judd and Jones in the cast.
Since it was added to Netflix on Friday, Double Jeopardy has quickly become popular, and is now the seventh most-watched movie on the platform.
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Although critics didn’t love it when it came out in the nineties, the thriller has found an audience and currently has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb.
Viewers praised the film as a thrilling and engaging action movie, keeping them hooked until the very end. Many highlighted the strong performances and well-chosen cast, particularly Ashley Judd, who was described as intelligent and composed. While acknowledging some plot and legal inconsistencies, another fan noted that Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones’ charisma made the movie thoroughly enjoyable despite a somewhat unbelievable premise.
A viewer raved about the movie, calling it a fantastic thriller with a strong cast and a captivating plot. They believe it’s a timeless film that will remain enjoyable for years to come.
Despite some negative reactions, one viewer admitted the film was “one of the worst I’ve ever seen,” but surprisingly, they watched it all the way through and even somewhat enjoyed it. They weren’t sure what made them keep watching, but they ended up having an okay time.
Double Jeopardy is streaming on Netflix.
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2026-03-09 20:19