Dead Ringers (1988) movie poster

Dead Ringers

1988 · 115 min · Director: David Cronenberg

Dead Ringers (1988) is a thriller, directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Jeremy Irons and Geneviève Bujold. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Dead Ringers Is About

David Cronenberg's 1988 film follows twin gynaecologists who run the same clinic. They take turns with their patients. One woman notices both of them. The film turns their inability to separate into body horror; the narrative makes addiction and lost identity its real subject. Jeremy Irons plays both roles. It draws loosely on a real case. The surgical instruments are its best-known design. Who it's for: those who like body horror. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by medical and gynaecological imagery; the film uses it to disturb.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Ringers about?

David Cronenberg's 1988 film follows twin gynaecologists who run the same clinic. They take turns with their patients.

Where can I watch Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers is available to watch on digital platforms such as Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did Dead Ringers come out?

Dead Ringers was released in 1988.

Who directed Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers was directed by David Cronenberg.

Who stars in Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers stars Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon.

What is Dead Ringers's rating?

Dead Ringers holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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