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Duplicity

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
A pair of corporate spies who share a steamy past hook up to pull off the ultimate con job on their respective bosses
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Romance

Two ex-government agents turned rival industrial spies have to be at the top of their game when one of their companies prepares to launch a major product. However, they distract each other i... Read allTwo ex-government agents turned rival industrial spies have to be at the top of their game when one of their companies prepares to launch a major product. However, they distract each other in more ways than one.Two ex-government agents turned rival industrial spies have to be at the top of their game when one of their companies prepares to launch a major product. However, they distract each other in more ways than one.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
50K
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  • Director
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Writer
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Stars
    • Julia Roberts
    • Clive Owen
    • Tom Wilkinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Writer
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Stars
    • Julia Roberts
    • Clive Owen
    • Tom Wilkinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 206User reviews
    • 215Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Kathleen Chalfant, Denis O'Hare, and Oleg Stefan in Duplicity (2009)
    Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Julia Roberts, Tony Gilroy, and Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Julia Roberts in Duplicity (2009)
    Tony Gilroy in Duplicity (2009)
    Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in Duplicity (2009)
    Paul Giamatti in Duplicity (2009)

    Top cast

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    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Claire Stenwickas Claire Stenwick
    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • Ray Kovalas Ray Koval
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Howard Tullyas Howard Tully
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Richard Garsikas Richard Garsik
    Dan Daily
    Dan Daily
    • Garsik's Aideas Garsik's Aide
    Lisa Roberts Gillan
    Lisa Roberts Gillan
    • Tully's Assistantas Tully's Assistant
    David Shumbris
    David Shumbris
    • Turtleneckas Turtleneck
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • Dale Raimesas Dale Raimes
    Oleg Stefan
    Oleg Stefan
    • Boris Fetyovas Boris Fetyov
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Duke Monahanas Duke Monahan
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Pam Frailesas Pam Frailes
    Khan Baykal
    Khan Baykal
    • Dinesh Patelas Dinesh Patel
    Tom McCarthy
    Tom McCarthy
    • Jeff Baueras Jeff Bauer
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Ned Gustonas Ned Guston
    Fabrizio Brienza
    Fabrizio Brienza
    • Hotel Manageras Hotel Manager
    Lucia Grillo
    Lucia Grillo
    • Italian Chambermaidas Italian Chambermaid
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Barbara Bofferdas Barbara Bofferd
    Conan McCarty
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Tony Gilroy
    • Writer
      • Tony Gilroy
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    Storyline

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    Ray works for MI6, Claire for the CIA. She burns him in Dubai. Jump ahead five years: he sees her in Grand Central and confronts her. Both now work in industrial security for corporate giants whose CEOs hate each other. Flashbacks fill us in: is it coincidence that he sees her in Grand Central? In about a week, one of the firms is going to announce a revolutionary product. Under the guise of helping that corporation's rival, can Ray and Claire work their own theft and find an independent buyer? To work together, using the corporate rivalry to their advantage, they would have to trust one another - difficult, if not impossible. Or, is one playing the other? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • spy versus spy
    • frame up
    • written by director
    • split screen
    • scene before opening credits
    • 88 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Outwit. Outspy. Outsmart. Outplay. Then get out.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The character of Claire Stenwick is named for classic-era movie actress Barbara Stanwyck.
    • Goofs
      During the opening-scene fight between the two CEOs in the airport it is supposedly raining (everybody carries umbrellas). However, Tully and Garsik do not get wet.
    • Quotes

      Ray Koval: I think about you all the time. I think about you even when you're with me. I look at you, I can't stop looking at you. I look at you, and I think, "That woman... That woman knows who I am and loves me anyway."

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the movie, we see images of the supporting characters while each actor is credited. However, when Claire and Ray are shown, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen's names aren't shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Being Bad
      Written and Performed by Bitter Sweet (as Bitter:Sweet)

      Courtesy of Quango Music Group, Inc.

    User reviews206

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Even Owen and Roberts couldn't save this confusing and mind boggling mess
    Two corporate spies (Owen & Roberts) hook up (after knowing each other a while back) to pull off a scheme to get 40 Million dollars. The mission is to infiltrate a company that each other work in, and expose a secret product the company is releasing. Soon things get out of plan, and the two spies realize they have more feelings for each other than they recently thought. I've been a fan of Clive Owen ever since Children of Men, and I was so gratified to see Julia Roberts back on the screen. A few years ago both Clive and Julia did a movie together called "Closer", and it was satisfying to see them back together again. Their performances together are the only uplifting value of this film. Although we could have used more of Paul Giamatti and definitely more Tom Wilkinson, the entire cast was perfect for this film. This movie had too much potential in the first half, but after that it becomes a confusing and mind boggling mess of a movie. There were so many twists, and confused story telling even I heard some of the audience members yell out "Huh? What was that about?" The script was good, but the story was horribly told that it came to a very disappointing outcome. That's a shame because I was expecting to enjoy a good suspense movie that wasn't confusing. Duplicity is a often funny and well acted movie, but you'll have to find either the film's director or the screenwriter to translate the story for you, or else you won't get it. It surprisingly turns romantic in the end which makes it a fairly good date movie, but you'll be more confused than dazzled. I have to say skip this movie, and if you want to see Julia Roberts at her best rent Erin Brockovich. If you want to see Clive Owen at his best rent Inside Man. Need I say more?
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    • Apr 11, 2009

    FAQ7

    • Is "Duplicity" based on a book?
    • Who and why are the two men fighting during the opening scene?
    • Why does Garsik use a double?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Spain)
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Russian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Подвійна гра
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Laura Bickford Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,572,825
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,965,110
      • Mar 22, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $78,176,181
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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