Dead Ringers (1988)

Dead Ringers
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $9,134,733Details
International Box Office $249Details
Worldwide Box Office $9,134,982
OpusData ID: 38590100
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,012,180 (33.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,042 opening theaters/1,048 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $25,137,176

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 23rd, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: October 2nd, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: February 17th, 1998 by Starz / Anchor Bay
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 115 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Gorillas in the Mist
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Keywords: Twins, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Infertility, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Addiction, Sex Crimes, Sibling Rivalry, Death of a Sibling, Death of a Twin, Doctors, Directing Yourself, Director Cameo
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 23, 1988 1 $3,012,180   1,042 $2,891   $3,012,180 1
Sep 30, 1988 4 $2,036,547 -32% 1,048 $1,943   $5,488,107 2

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 23, 1988 1 $3,451,560   1,042 $3,312   $3,451,560 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
New Zealand 10/2/2025 $32 0 0 0 $249 11/3/2025
 
International Total$249 11/3/2025

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Jeremy Irons    Beverly Mantle / Elliot Mantle
Geneviève Bujold    Claire Niveau

Supporting Cast

Jill Hennessy    Mimsy

Cameos

David Cronenberg    Obstetrician

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Cronenberg    Director
David Cronenberg    Producer
Marc Boyman    Producer
Bari Wood    Story based on the book ‘Twins’ by
Jack Geasland    Story based on the book ‘Twins’ by
David Cronenberg    Screenwriter
Norman Snider    Screenwriter
Carol Baum    Executive Producer
Sylvio Tabet    Executive Producer
John Board    Associate Producer
Denise Cronenberg    Costume Designer
Peter Suschitzky    Director of Photography
Howard Shore    Composer
Carol Spier    Production Designer
Ronald Sanders    Editor

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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,012,180 (33.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,042 opening theaters/1,048 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $25,137,176

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 23rd, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
International Releases: October 2nd, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: February 17th, 1998 by Starz / Anchor Bay
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 115 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Gorillas in the Mist
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Keywords: Twins, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Infertility, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Addiction, Sex Crimes, Sibling Rivalry, Death of a Sibling, Death of a Twin, Doctors, Directing Yourself, Director Cameo
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Jeremy Irons    Beverly Mantle / Elliot Mantle
Geneviève Bujold    Claire Niveau

Supporting Cast

Jill Hennessy    Mimsy

Cameos

David Cronenberg    Obstetrician

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Cronenberg    Director
David Cronenberg    Producer
Marc Boyman    Producer
Bari Wood    Story based on the book ‘Twins’ by
Jack Geasland    Story based on the book ‘Twins’ by
David Cronenberg    Screenwriter
Norman Snider    Screenwriter
Carol Baum    Executive Producer
Sylvio Tabet    Executive Producer
John Board    Associate Producer
Denise Cronenberg    Costume Designer
Peter Suschitzky    Director of Photography
Howard Shore    Composer
Carol Spier    Production Designer
Ronald Sanders    Editor

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 9th, 2012

October 8th, 2012

It is a soft week for new releases with only Prometheus looking strong. The film has earned polarizing reviews, so while many will like it, it's probably best to rent the DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or 3D Combo Pack instead of buying outright. There are some TV on DVD releases and limited releases coming out this week, but you have to look to the catalogue Blu-rays coming out this week that are contenders for Pick of the Week. E.T. The Extraterrestrial, hasn't arrived yet, but its Anniversary Edition Blu-ray could be the best film on this week's list. However, Dial M for Murder in 3D is also a contender. 3D is still a niche market, so E.T. is the best bet for Pick of the Week. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 23, 1988 1 $3,012,180   1,042 $2,891   $3,012,180 1
Sep 30, 1988 4 $2,036,547 -32% 1,048 $1,943   $5,488,107 2

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 23, 1988 1 $3,451,560   1,042 $3,312   $3,451,560 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
New Zealand 10/2/2025 $32 0 0 0 $249 11/3/2025
 
International Total$249 11/3/2025

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records