TMDb/Double Jeopardy TV A 1999 box office hit finds new life on Netflix. Discover why this flawed thriller starring Tommy Lee Jones is a global streaming sensation decades later. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Double Jeopardy, the 1999 crime thriller starring Tommy Lee Jones, has surged in popularity on Netflix nearly three decades after its initial release, despite a critical flaw in its premise. Originally hitting theaters in 1999, the film received largely negative reviews from critics but achieved significant box office success. It topped the U.S. box office for three weeks and grossed $177.