Is Dead Ringers scary?

MyCinema has not rated Dead Ringers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Dead Ringers in the US?

Dead Ringers streams on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 9 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Dead Ringers?

Dead Ringers runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Is Dead Ringers suitable for kids?

Dead Ringers is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19881h 55mThriller / Horror

Dead Ringers

Name: Dead Ringers
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: 1988-09-23
Duration: 115 min

Two bodies. Two minds. One soul.

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Dead Ringers at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 55m

At 1h 55m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Horror

TMDB files it under thriller and horror.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 12 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 9 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,058 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Dead Ringers tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 55m.
It is included with Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,058 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Dead Ringers

Is Dead Ringers scary?: MyCinema has not rated Dead Ringers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Dead Ringers in the US?: Dead Ringers streams on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 9 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Dead Ringers?: Dead Ringers runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Is Dead Ringers suitable for kids?: Dead Ringers is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.