Is Dead Ringer scary?

MyCinema has not rated Dead Ringer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and horror film.

Where can I watch Dead Ringer in the US?

Dead Ringer streams on TCM, is free on Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Dead Ringer?

Dead Ringer runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is Dead Ringer suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Dead Ringer in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19641h 56mCrime / Drama / Horror

Dead Ringer

Name: Dead Ringer
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror
Released: 1964-01-29
Duration: 116 min

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!

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 115 votes

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MyCinema quick facts

Dead Ringer at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Horror

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and horror.

US availability

1 subscription · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: TCM. Free or ad-supported on Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 115 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Dead Ringer tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It is included with TCM in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 115 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Dead Ringer

Is Dead Ringer scary?: MyCinema has not rated Dead Ringer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and horror film.
Where can I watch Dead Ringer in the US?: Dead Ringer streams on TCM, is free on Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Dead Ringer?: Dead Ringer runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is Dead Ringer suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Dead Ringer in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.