25 Excellent Double Features You Need To See (And Where To Watch Them)

    These phenomenal pairings make for an excellent movie night...

    Ken W. Hanley
    by Ken W. Hanley

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    Face it: Sometimes, we just want to kick back, invite over some friends, and throw a good ol' movie night.

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    But when you've grown weary of your favorites, where do you look? To avoid an eternity of scrolling or bickering over recommendations, this guide of 25 expertly curated double features will help pump new blood into your streaming habits, regardless of your favorite genre.

    1. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World / Rock Steady Row

    "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" (Top); "Rock Steady Row" (Bottom)
    Marc Platt Productions / Big Talk Productions / Collection Christophel / Alamy, Gunpowder & Sky via YouTube

    Combined Run Time: 190 Minutes (3 hours, 10 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Amazon Prime (Scott Pilgrim); Tubi (Rock Steady Row)

    In this "Pop Art Punk Double Feature," fans of hard-hitting action, quick-witted humor, and inspired visuals will get their fill with this two-header about young adulthood, taking responsibility, and fighting for what you love, whether it's the girl of your dreams or your favorite bike.

    2. A Goofy Movie / Turning Red

    "A Goofy Movie" (Top); "Turning Red" (Bottom)
    Disney / Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy, Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 181 Minutes (3 hours, 1 Minute)
    Where to Stream: Disney+

    These two animated tales of teenage angst and generational divides play off each other's strengths perfectly while sharing thematic and even narrative similarities; after all, this double feature also exhibits the greatest hits of 4*Town and Powerline!

    3. Ready or Not / Dead Body

    "Ready or Not" (Top); "Dead Body" (Bottom)
    Fox Searchlight Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection, Terror Films via YouTube

    Combined Run Time: 180 Minutes (3 hours)
    Where to Stream: FXNOW, Sling TV, and Hulu w/ Live TV (Ready or Not); Tubi & The Roku Channel (Dead Body)

    With this dastardly double feature of fun fright flicks, you can simultaneously spend your movie night as a rather gruesome game night that'll keep you on the edge of your seat 'til the very end!

    4. Blood Simple / The Frontier

    "Blood Simple" (Top) / "The Frontier" (Bottom)
    Circle Films / Courtesy Everett Collection, Kino Lorber / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 187 Minutes (3 hours, 7 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: HBO Max (Blood Simple); Video-on-Demand Rental (The Frontier)

    Desperate times call for desperate measures in this pair of neo-noirs about women caught in dangerous situations over the course of one fateful day.

    5. Moon / The Vast of Night

    "Moon" (Top); "The Vast of Night" (Bottom)
    Sony Pictures Classics/Courtesy Everett Collection, Amazon / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 188 Minutes (3 hours, 8 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: HBO Max & Hulu (Moon); Amazon Prime Video (The Vast of Night)

    The truth is out there...and it may be much stranger than you might think in this pair of minimalist yet visually breathtaking science fiction pictures that greatly reward you for your patience.

    6. London Has Fallen / Spartan

    "London Has Fallen" (Top) / "Spartan" (Bottom)
    Gramercy Pictures via YouTube, Warner Brothers / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 207 Minutes (3 hours, 27 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Netflix (London Has Fallen); HBO Max & Hulu (Spartan)

    In this high-octane action pairing, badass security agents are tasked to become a one-man army to stop a far-reaching conspiracy to kill a critical political figure, with the one-liner-spouting Gerard Butler protecting the president in the former while Val Kilmer commands David Mamet's twist-filled thriller in the latter.

    7. Swiss Army Man / Brigsby Bear

    "Swiss Army Man" (Top) / "Brigsby Bear" (Bottom)
    A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection, Sony Pictures Classics / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 197 Minutes (3 hours, 17 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Showtime (Swiss Army Man); Hulu (Brigsby Bear)

    This inspired pairing of emotionally driven comedies highlights the power of imagination and kinship, especially when juxtaposed against themes of trauma, grief, and feeling lost among society.

    8. Blindspotting / Zola

    "Blindspotting" (Top); "Zola" (Bottom)
    Foley Walkers Studio / Snoot Entertainment / TCD/Prod.DB / Alamy, A24 / Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 185 Minutes (3 hours, 5 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: The Roku Channel & Amazon Prime Video (Blindspotting); Showtime & Paramount+ (Zola)

    In these unusually intense dramadies, two friendships are put under a glaring spotlight as shocking turns of events and outside conflicts, including racial and economic tensions, threaten to tear all of their lives apart.

    9. American Psycho / Piercing

    “American Psycho” (Top); “Piercing” (Bottom)
    Muse Productions / TCD/Prod.DB / Alamy, Universal Pictures via YouTube

    Combined Run Time: 184 Minutes (3 hours, 4 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: HBO Max (American Psycho); Netflix (Piercing)

    This disturbing double feature, each based on provocative novels, balances bloody violence, graphic sexuality, and sardonic humor with graceful technical filmmaking and unique storytelling that blurs the line between reality and nightmare.

    10. Reign of Fire / Monster Hunter

    “Reign of Fire” (Top); “Monster Hunter” (Bottom)
    Walt Disney / Courtesy Everett Collection, Screen Gems / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 206 Minutes (3 hours, 26 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Paramount+ (Reign of Fire); Starz (Monster Hunter)

    For those who prefer their action with giant monsters and explosive set pieces, this duo of destructive delights will fill your movie night with cheers, screams, and shouts.

    11. Jodorowsky’s Dune / The American Scream

    "Jodorowsky's Dune" (Top); "The American Scream" (Bottom)
    Sony Pictures Classics / Courtesy Everett Collection, Brainstorm Media via YouTube

    Combined Run Time: 182 Minutes (3 hours, 2 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Video-on-Demand Rental (Jodorowsky’s Dune); Tubi, Amazon Prime Video & Peacock (The American Scream)

    No matter what your passion may be, this double feature of inspirational true stories regarding the labors of love may likely reignite the fire under your butt to pursue your dreams as well.

    12. The Swimmer / Inside Llewyn Davis

    "The Swimmer" (Top); "Inside Llewyn Davis" (Bottom)
    Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection, CBS Films / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 200 Minutes (3 hours, 20 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Video-on-Demand Rental (The Swimmer); Amazon Prime Video (Inside Llewyn Davis)

    This pair of critically acclaimed, dream-like dramas follow two men who emotionally and mentally unravel as their seemingly mundane lives begin to shift as harsh truths about their existence come to light.

    13. Bride Wars / Bachelorette

    “Bride Wars” (Top); “Bachelorette” (Bottom)
    Fox 2000 Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection, Gary Sanchez Productions / Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 176 Minutes (2 hours, 56 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime (Bride Wars); Starz (Bachelorette)

    Though the former film may be significantly cleaner than the latter, this hysterical tales of prenuptial chaos will have you laughing 'til you cry.

    14. The Great Mouse Detective / Zootopia

    “The Great Mouse Detective” (Top); “Zootopia” (Bottom)
    Walt Disney Pictures / United Archives GmbH / Alamy, Walt Disney Animation Studios / Collection Christophel / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 182 Minutes (3 hours, 2 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Disney+

    A double feature of Disney's lauded animated mysteries, these two terrific toons make for a movie night perfect for adults and kids alike.

    15. Game Night / Stretch

    "Game Night" (Top); "Stretch" (Bottom)
    Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection, WENN Rights Ltd / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 187 Minutes (3 hours, 7 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Video-on-Demand Rental

    In this pairing of dark comedies, you'll be laughing at the unbelievable misfortune and gut-busting misunderstandings while reaffirming those impulses to stay in for the evening.

    16. The Mortuary Collection / Scare Package

    "The Mortuary Collection" (Top); "Scare Package" (Bottom)
    Trapdoor Pictures/ Album / Alamy, Paper Street Pictures via YouTube

    Combined Run Time: 215 Minutes (3 hours, 35 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Shudder

    These two eerie anthology pictures paired together will give make you reach your fill of short-form scary (and occasionally hilarious) stories.

    17. The Warriors / The Raid: Redemption

    “The Warriors” (Top); “The Raid: Redemption” (Bottom)
    Paramount Pictures / TCD/Prod.DB / Alamy, Merantau Films / XYZ Films / TCD/Prod.DB / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 191 Minutes (3 hours, 11 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Paramount+ (The Warriors); HBO Max (The Raid: Redemption)

    The going gets tough with these badass movies that provide you with more than three hours of nonstop action as well as fight scenes that'll have you shadowboxing and making exaggerated punching noises long after the credits have rolled.

    18. The Rocky Horror Picture Show / Phantom of the Paradise

    "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (Top); "Phantom of the Paradise" (Bottom)
    20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection, 20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 190 Minutes (3 hours, 10 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Video on Demand Rental

    These macabre musicals make for a fun group movie night, especially if your friends are willing to sing, dance, and laugh with (and occasionally at) these campy classics.

    19. Phone Booth / Grand Piano

    "Phone Booth" (Top); "Grand Piano" (Bottom)
    20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection, Magnet Releasing / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 171 Minutes (2 hours, 51 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: HBO Max (Phone Booth); Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, and YouTube (Grand Piano)

    With this double feature of claustrophobic thrillers, you'll learn that sometimes you just need one person, one deadly threat, and one uncomfortable location to get your heart racing with suspense.

    20. Palm Springs / Happily

    "Palm Springs" (Top); "Happily" (Bottom)
    Limelight / Sun Entertainment / Album / Alamy, Saban Films / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 186 Minutes (3 hours, 6 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Hulu (Palm Springs); The Roku Channel (Happily)

    This comedy/sci-fi hybrid double feature helps redefine the romantic comedy formula by adding some out-of-this-world ingenuity and shock value to the typical rom-com proceedings.

    21. Juice / Set It Off

    “Juice” (Top); “Set It Off” (Bottom)
    Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection, New Line Cinema / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 217 Minutes (3 hours, 37 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Video-on-Demand Rental (Juice); The Roku Channel (Set It Off)

    With these two heartbreaking yet effortlessly exciting urban dramas, your movie night will take a ride on an emotional roller coaster from a perspective too often overlooked in mainstream cinema.

    22. Rapid Fire / Showdown in Little Tokyo

    “Rapid Fire” (Top); “Showdown in Little Tokyo” (Bottom)
    20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy: Everett Collection, Warner Bros / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 174 Minutes (2 hours, 54 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Video on Demand Rental

    While we all may know the late, great Brandon Lee in his unforgettable and tragic role from The Crow, but for those unfamiliar with his other works, these amazing action movies will help fill some gaps in your media diet.

    23. Identity / Devil

    "Identity" (Top); "Devil" (Bottom)
    Columbia / Courtesy Everett Collection, Media Rights Capital / Photo 12 / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 171 Minutes (2 hours, 51 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Netflix (Identity); Video-on-Demand Rental (Devil)

    In this Twilight Zone-esque horror double feature, these wicked whodunits will keep you guessing (at least, when you're not gasping) as the twists keep coming and the body count rises.

    24. The Foot Fist Way / The Art of Self-Defense

    "The Foot Fist Way" (Top); "The Art of Self-Defense" (Bottom)
    Paramount Vantage / Courtesy Everett Collection, Bleecker Street Media / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Combined Run Time: 189 Minutes (3 hours, 9 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: Paramount+ (The Foot Fist Way); Hulu (The Art of Self-Defense)

    You can spend a few hours in demented dojos if you're looking to check out these two cringey comedies that refuse to pull their punches.

    25. Miracle Mile / Good Time

    "Miracle Mile" (Top); "Good Time" (Below)
    Hemdale / Courtesy Everett Collection, Elara Pictures / Rhea Films / Album / Alamy

    Combined Run Time: 188 Minutes (3 hours, 8 Minutes)
    Where to Stream: PlutoTV (Miracle Mile); Showtime (Good Time)

    These spellbinding "worst case scenario" dramas are anxiety-inducing enough on their own, but when paired together, this double feature will have you glued to the screen while the bad times roll.