Dead Ringers
NZ release: 21 April 2023
Content that may disturb, drug use, offensive language, sex scenes, self-harm, violence, sexual themes Rated on: 21 April 2023
Season 1: Episode 1

What’s it about?
Twin gynaecologists, Elliot and Beverly Mantle (Rachel Weisz) share everything, including drugs and lovers. They want to open a private clinic to improve women’s healthcare and will push the boundaries of medical ethics to do so. When Beverly becomes romantically involved with a woman who has an unusual uterus, she threatens the twin’s relationship.
The facts
- Developed by Alice Birch (Normal People, Succession)
- A modern remake of David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller, Dead Ringers
- Starring Rachel Weisz and Britne Oldford
Why did it get this rating?
This film was self-rated by Prime Video. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Sex scenes
There are strong clothed sex scenes and a moment where a man shows a woman his erect penis. Verbal references to sex are detailed.
Content that may disturb
The episodes contain graphic medical procedures and birth, including images of dripping blood, a c-section, babies’ heads crowning and a still birth. A woman haemorrhages to death.
Drug Use
One of the characters regularly takes cocaine.
Offensive language
There is frequent offensive language, including ‘c**t’, ‘f**k’, ‘f**king’ and ‘sh*t’.
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