Body Double (1984)
Overview
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.
Where to watch Body Double
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Tubi TV | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +3 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Body Double in 56 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Body Double about?
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide. Body Double is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie, released on 1984-10-25, runtime 114 minutes.
Is Body Double worth watching?
TMDB users rate Body Double 6.7 out of 10 from 979 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Body Double?
In the United States, Body Double is free to watch on The and Tubi TV and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Brian De Palma
Cast
- Craig Wasson as Jake Scully
- Melanie Griffith as Holly Body
- Gregg Henry as Sam Bouchard
- Deborah Shelton as Gloria Revelle
- Guy Boyd as Det. Jim McLean
- Dennis Franz as Rubin
- David Haskell as Drama Teacher
- Rebecca Stanley as Kimberly Hess
- Al Israel as Corso
- Douglas Warhit as Video Salesman
- B.J. Jones as Douglas
- Russ Marin as Frank
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Sources
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