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Twister

1996Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic687.0Rotten Tomatoes68%59%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie about everyday modern life, with standout sound design and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The dark side of nature.

An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.

Feels like

  • Disaster Spectacle
  • High-Octane Thriller
  • Visceral Sound Design
  • Nostalgic 90s Blockbuster
  • Storm Chasing Adventure
  • Romantic Drama Subplot
  • Immersive Natural Force
  • John Debney Score
  • Iconic Visual Effects

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Jan de Bont
Written by
Anne-Marie Martin, Michael Crichton
Produced by
Kathleen Kennedy, Michael Crichton, Ian Bryce
Music by
Mark Mancina

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Facts

May 10, 1996 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
May 10, 1996
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$92 million
Box office
$494 million
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

Product Placement, Major Injury Underreaction, Accidental Public Confession +9

  • Product Placement
  • Major Injury Underreaction
  • Accidental Public Confession
  • Large Ham
  • City Mouse
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Karmic Death
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • Love Triangle
  • Plot-Irrelevant Villain
  • Punch-Clock Villain

12 of 123 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Twister?"

Questions about Twister

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Twister?

YouTube TVTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, Twister streams on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is Twister worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 68).

Is there a sequel to Twister?

  1. Twister (1996)
  2. Twisters (2024)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Twisters (2024).

Is Twister okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Twister good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Twister scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Twister a box office hit?

Budget$92 million
Box office$494 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $92 million to make and earned $494 million worldwide, 5.4 times its budget.