Double Take (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Double Take
Director: George Gallo
Released: 2001
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 5.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A man on the run takes another man's passport, only to find himself stuck with the identity of a street hustler.

Rated PG-13 • 2001 • 1h 28m

Directed by George Gallo

5.6

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

Double Take is a PG-13 action-comedy whose rating is earned primarily through frequent, though mostly bloodless, gun violence and moderate language. The plot follows a banker, Daryl Chase, who goes on the run after being framed for murder and gets mixed up with a hustler named Freddy Tiffany. Parents should be aware of several large-scale shootouts, explosions, and a few non-graphic on-screen deaths, including a character being… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Orlando Jones

Eddie Griffin

Garcelle Beauvais

Gary Grubbs

Daniel Roebuck

Edward Herrmann

Carlos Carrasco

Vivica A. Fox

Sterling Macer Jr.

Benny Nieves

Andrea Navedo

Shawn Elliott

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Is Double Take appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Double Take

Sex Moderate 4/10

Violence Strong 7/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Double Take, moment by moment

0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
0:19 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10

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Sex and nudity in Double Take

Sexual content is brief. During a fashion show sequence early in the film, several models walk a runway wearing lingerie, with some camera focus on their bodies. There are also occasional mild sexual innuendos and flirtatious remarks between characters, but no nudity or explicit sexual activity is depicted.

Violence and gore in Double Take

The film contains frequent, sustained, and sometimes intense action violence, though it is largely stylistic and not graphic. There are multiple large-scale shootouts with automatic weapons, resulting in several characters being shot and killed without blood or gore. Key moments include an RPG blowing up a car, a man being crushed to death by a falling sign and another by a chandelier, and a villain accidentally shooting himself in the foot before falling to his death. A character is also discovered murdered…

Language in Double Take

Language is moderate and used throughout. The dialogue includes multiple uses of words like 's--t,' 'ass,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and 'hell.' The 'f-word' is not used.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Double Take

Substance use is minor. Characters are seen drinking alcohol, such as beer and liquor, in social settings like bars and parties. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.

Mature themes in Double Take

The central themes revolve around mistaken identity, conspiracy, and betrayal. The main character is framed for murder and must go on the run, unable to trust law enforcement or his colleagues. A key moment involves the protagonist discovering his assistant murdered, which is a significant and serious event in an otherwise comedic film. The plot relies heavily on the idea that authority figures (CIA agents) are corrupt and murderous.

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Is Double Take appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Double Take is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Double Take is a PG-13 action-comedy whose rating is earned primarily through frequent, though mostly bloodless, gun violence and moderate language. The plot follows a banker, Daryl Chase, who goes on the run after…

What age rating does Double Take have?

Double Take is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Double Take about?

Is there sex or nudity in Double Take?

How violent is Double Take?

Is the language in Double Take appropriate for kids?

Language is moderate and used throughout. The dialogue includes multiple uses of words like 's--t,' 'ass,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and 'hell.' The 'f-word' is not used.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Double Take?

Substance use is minor. Characters are seen drinking alcohol, such as beer and liquor, in social settings like bars and parties. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.

What mature themes appear in Double Take?

How long is Double Take?

Double Take runs 88 minutes, directed by George Gallo, released in 2001.

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