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Twins

1988·Movie
1h 47min·PG
IMDb6.2Metacritic506.8Rotten Tomatoes44%40%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+YouTube TVFawesome

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Twins fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Only their mother can tell them apart.

Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.
80s Slapstick ComedyOdd CoupleFamily-FriendlyFeel-Good MovieClassic ComedyLight-HeartedSimple PlotNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Ivan Reitman, Peter Giuliano, Barry K. Thomas
Written by:
William Davies, Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, William Goldman, Joe Medjuck
Composed by:
Randy Edelman, Peter Afterman, Georges Delerue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Twins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Twins legally?

PhiloAMC+YouTube TVFawesome

Twins is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Twins worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Twins rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Twins?

1 h 47 min

Twins runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Twins?

Critics47
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Twins higher (57) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Twins a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$217 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $217 million worldwide, 14.4 times its budget.

What language is Twins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Twins?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Twins in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Twins use?

Polar Opposite TwinsAppeal to ForceLaser-Guided KarmaRaised by DudesBabies Ever AfterBeing Good SucksBond One-LinerBrick JokeLet's Get Dangerous!Hereditary TwinhoodFaux Affably EvilBlatant Liesand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Twins, including Polar Opposite Twins, Appeal to Force, Laser-Guided Karma.