Double Jeopardy

Libby Parsons is wrongly convicted of murdering her husband Nick, a verdict that shatters her life and leaves her fighting to clear her name. Behind bars she clings to the hope that she can prove she didn't commit the crime and protect their son, Matty. When Libby is given a chance to rebuild her future, she pursues the truth with determination, relying on clues, intuition, and the help of a few trusted allies. The story follows Libby through the corridors of a parole system and the tense streets of a city, where every choice could be watched or misread. It builds to a thriller rhythm that keeps focus on Libby's perspective as she seeks answers and refuses to give up.

Directed by Bruce Beresford, Double Jeopardy was written by David Weisberg and Douglas S Cook and released in 1999. Starring Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones, the film blends drama with thriller and mystery as it follows Libby's fight for truth, anchored by strong performances and crisp pacing.

Box office details aren't provided in the data here, so I can't share worldwide gross or domestic totals. The focus rests on performances and the tense structure rather than box score numbers, a choice that matches the film's character driven suspense.

Double Jeopardy slots into the late 90s run of high tension thrillers built around a determined female lead. Judd's performance, combined with Beresford's brisk direction, helped shape a taste for suspense driven by character rather than merely spectacle. It remains a reference point for audiences who enjoy on edge storytelling.

Critics noted that Double Jeopardy delivers solid pacing and moral questions about justice and punishment. It explores how a flawed legal rule can push personal resolve into a gray area where loyalty, vengeance, and truth collide. For many viewers the film offers a pragmatic look at the limits of law and the price of getting even.