Dead Ringers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, Dead Ringers is a thriller and horror film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 115 minutes. “Two bodies. Two minds. One soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elliot, a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly. Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire, but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
Who’s in it. Dead Ringers stars Jeremy Irons as Beverly / Elliot Mantle, Geneviève Bujold as Claire Niveau, Heidi von Palleske as Cary and Barbara Gordon as Danuta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Dead Ringers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Ringers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Ringers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Ringers (1988)?
- In US, Dead Ringers is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Ringers worth watching?
- Dead Ringers holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead Ringers?
- Dead Ringers stars Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon and Shirley Douglas.
- When was Dead Ringers released?
- Dead Ringers was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.