Essentially, no. While double jeopardy is a real legal concept (created with the dual purpose of preventing overzealous prosecutors from punishing defendants found not guilty and being part of the speedy trial process), this film stretches and breaks that concept. If it is discovered that you didn't commit a murder you were convicted of due to the fact that the the victim is still alive, that does not give you a free pass to kill that person. You were prosecuted for a specific set of facts and circumstances (e.g., you murdered your husband on Dec 13, 2001 between 8 and 10 PM). Changing those facts and circumstances (e.g., murdering your husband on Nov 3, 2003) means that double jeopardy no longer applies. However, in the film, Libby ultimately kills Nick out of self-defense, so technically she can get away with it.
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- How long is Double Jeopardy?1 hour and 45 minutes
- When was Double Jeopardy released?September 24, 1999
- What is the IMDb rating of Double Jeopardy?6.5 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Double Jeopardy?Libby
- What is the plot of Double Jeopardy?A woman framed for her husband's murder suspects he is still alive; as she has already been tried for the crime, she can't be re-prosecuted if she finds and kills him.
- What was the budget for Double Jeopardy?$70 million
- How much did Double Jeopardy earn at the worldwide box office?$178 million
- How much did Double Jeopardy earn at the US box office?$117 million
- What is Double Jeopardy rated?R
- What genre is Double Jeopardy?Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller
- How many awards has Double Jeopardy won?1 award
- How many awards has Double Jeopardy been nominated for?4 nominations
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