Dead Ringers (1988) [reclassified 2017]

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Synopsis

Drama/Thriller. Based on the novel 'Twins' by Bari Wood and Jack Geasland. After meeting an actress (Geneviève Bujold), two identical twin gynecologists (Jeremy Irons) each begin a relationship with her under the guise that they are the same person.

Content elements

• Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; infrequent use of scatological slang, profanity, cursing, and vulgar expressions
• Infrequent portrayals of surgery and medical procedures - some detail, little blood; infrequent portrayals of violence in a medical context - no blood, little detail
• Infrequent portrayals of nightmarish imagery and disturbing content - some detail
• Portrayal of sexual activity - some detail, no nudity
• Infrequent breast nudity in a non-sexual context
• Frequent portrayals prescription medication use in a substance abuse context; infrequent portrayals of tobacco and alcohol use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

• Sibling bonds
• Unhealthy relationships
• Medical ethics

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for violence, substance abuse, and disturbing content

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