Dead Ringers (1988) movie poster

Dead Ringers (1988)

"Two bodies. Two minds. One soul."
ThumbScore
👍 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 86%, MC: 86) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 55m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (984 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
86
Cast
Jeremy Irons as Beverly Mantle / Elliot Mantle
Geneviève Bujold as Claire Niveau
Barbara Gordon as Danuta
Stephen Lack as Wolleck / Anders Wolleck
Lynne Cormack as Arlene
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 984 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Jeremy Irons spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Dead Ringers was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Dead Ringers is a 1988 thriller, horror film directed by David Cronenberg. 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. The film has been rated by 984 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, Dead Ringers delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dead Ringers (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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