Dead Ringers (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Dead Ringers is a 1988 drama thriller directed by David Cronenberg, starring Jeremy Irons and Geneviève Bujold. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1988. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Dead Ringers About?
The premise of Dead Ringers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Identical twin doctors Elliot and Beverly share a gynecological practice, a home, and a complex, intertwined existence. Their lives become increasingly complicated when actress Claire Niveau enters their world, challenging their unusual bond. As they navigate a descent into obsession and addiction, the twins find themselves entangled in a disturbing spiral of confusion and madness, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
Dead Ringers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- identical twins
- gynecologist
- drug addiction
- twin brothers
- paranoia
- prescription drug abuse
- delusion
- drug withdrawal
- psychological disintegration
- fratricide
- codependency
- genius
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- actress
- tragedy
- lust
- obsession
- infertility
- assisted suicide
- impersonating one's identical twin brother
- toronto ontario canada
- same actor playing twin role
- schizophrenia
- mental breakdown
- ethics
- surgery
- gynaecology
- mistaken identity
- dual role
- brother brother relationship
- fertility clinic
- based on book
- gynecological exam
- insanity
- loss of sanity
- mutated organ
- 1980s
- nightmare
- sexual jealousy
- detoxification
- sexual promiscuity
- crying man
- disembowelment
- birth defect
- public drunkenness
- boy wears eyeglasses
- shyness
- introvert
- extrovert
- suspicion of infidelity
- twin sisters
Where to Watch Dead Ringers
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dead Ringers Cast
Jeremy Irons leads the cast, with Geneviève Bujold. Directed by David Cronenberg.
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Director David Cronenberg
Dead Ringers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dead Ringers 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Dead Ringers Plot Summary
What happens in Dead Ringers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins in the vibrant city of Toronto during the year 1954, where we are introduced to the curious young brothers, Elliot and Beverly Mantle, portrayed later by the acclaimed actor Jeremy Irons. As boys, they engage in spirited discussions, exploring the intricacies of sex and their burgeoning understanding of the female form. Fast forward to 1967 where we find the brothers again, now at Cambridge, Massachusetts, earning accolades as brilliant medical professionals in a lab. Their impressive invention, a sophisticated retractor, garners them significant acclaim, but it becomes clear that their lives are intertwined in ways that transcend mere brotherhood; they seemingly share all experiences, including romantic ones.
Full summary
The whole story of Dead Ringers, scene by scene
Dead Ringers Box Office
Dead Ringers grossed $8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8M
- US & Canada
- $8M
Dead Ringers Awards & Nominations
Dead Ringers won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1988. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1988, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
2 wins6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1990 1 nomination- Nominated Best Music – Howard Shore
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Spirit Awards 1988 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Director – John Huston
- Won Best Supporting Female – Anjelica Huston
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
Dead Ringers Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 4 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Stay With Me
- Featurette Mick Garris on DEAD RINGERS
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Dead Ringers (1988) | BFI Player
How Well Do You Know Dead Ringers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Dead Ringers
3 cars on screen, including the 1979 Dodge Dodge Van and the 1970 Ford LN-Series.
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1979 Dodge Dodge Van Minor role -
1970 Ford LN-Series Background role -
1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Background role
Dead Ringers Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Inseparables” and “데드 링거”.
- Also known as
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- Inseparables
- 데드 링거
- Связанные насмерть
- Dead Ringers - Die Unzertrennlichen
- Dead Ringers - Tödliches Doppelspiel
- Tvillingskjebner
- Die Unzertrennlichen
- Inseparabili
- Faux-semblants
- Irmãos Inseparáveis
- תאומי המריבה
- Alter ego
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- Ölü İkizler
- Dubbelgångare
- Příliš dokonalá podoba
- Nierozłączni
- 孽扣
- Blodbrødre
- Зв'язані до смерті
- 戦慄の絆
- Gêmeos: Mórbida Semelhança
- Hồi Chuông Chết, სიკვდილით გადაბმულები
- Οι Διχασμένοι
- แฝดสยองโลก
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Dead Ringers FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Dead Ringers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Dead Ringers released?
Dead Ringers was released on September 23, 1988.
Who directed Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers was directed by David Cronenberg.
More films by David Cronenberg Who is in the cast of Dead Ringers?
Dead Ringers stars Jeremy Irons and Geneviève Bujold.
Where can I watch Dead Ringers?
In the US, Dead Ringers is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dead Ringers make at the box office?
Dead Ringers grossed $8 million worldwide.
How is Dead Ringers rated?
Dead Ringers has 86 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Dead Ringers win?
Dead Ringers won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1988.
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