Dead Ringer (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, Dead Ringer is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Henreid, running about 115 minutes. “What Bette Davis does to Bette Davis and to Karl Malden and Peter Lawford in DEAD RINGER is just what "Baby Jane" people will adore!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The working class twin sister of a callous wealthy woman impulsively murders her out of revenge and assumes the identity of the dead woman. But impersonating her dead twin is more complicated and risky than she anticipated.
Who’s in it. Dead Ringer stars Bette Davis as Margaret DeLorca / Edith Phillips, Karl Malden as Sergeant Jim Hobbson, Peter Lawford as Tony Collins and Philip Carey as Sergeant Hoag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dead Ringer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Ringer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Ringer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Ringer (1964)?
- In US, Dead Ringer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Ringer worth watching?
- Dead Ringer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Ringer?
- Dead Ringer stars Bette Davis, Karl Malden, Peter Lawford, Philip Carey and Jean Hagen.
- When was Dead Ringer released?
- Dead Ringer was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.