Double Jeopardy (1999)

Double Jeopardy parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Double Jeopardy scary?

No. Double Jeopardy is not a scary watch.

How gory is Double Jeopardy?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Double Jeopardy rated, and is it OK for kids?

Strong violence and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Double Jeopardy about?

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.

Cast and crew

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