The Double is a 2013 film directed by Richard Ayoade, inspired by the novella of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story follows Simon James, a timid office worker who encounters a doppelgänger named James Simon, who is his exact double but possesses the confidence and charisma that Simon lacks. This leads to a surreal exploration of identity and self-worth. Set in a dystopian world, the film combines elements of dark comedy and psychological thriller. As Simon's life spirals out of control due to his double's influence, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and alienation, ultimately questioning his own existence.