Twins

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Twins

PG

Released Dec 9, 1988

1h 52m

Comedy

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The products of a genetic experiment, fraternal twins Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Vincent (Danny DeVito) are separated at birth. Their mother, Mary Ann (Bonnie Bartlett), is told they're dead. Now Vincent, an unscrupulous street hustler, ekes out a living in Los Angeles. Julius, raised by a scientist (Tony Jay), grows up humble, intelligent and strong, but very naive about the larger world. When Julius learns of his mother and brother, he heads to Los Angeles to find his family.

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Critics Consensus

Though it offers a few modest pleasures for undemanding viewers, Twins leans too heavily on the wackiness of its premise to overcome its narrative shortcomings.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

For all of its geniality and gushing good will, Ivan Reitman`s ''Twins'' remains an advertising campaign in search of a movie.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 12, 2019

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Peter Travers

People Magazine

What a concept: Cast pumped-up Arnold Schwarzenegger and pint-size Danny De Vito as twins separated at birth. Funny, huh? Sure is, hilarious even, for about five minutes. But the 102 minutes remaining are a stretch for one joke.

Mar 12, 2019

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

The whole movie has a warmth about it that never slops over into sentiment: there is much more here than tall-guy, short-guy jokes.

Mar 12, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a seemingly foolproof premise that’s employed to mildly watchable yet predominantly disappointing effect...

Rated: 2/4

Aug 13, 2022

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A very funny comedy that also has heart. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 16, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Like many comedies attempting to exist in the real world, the numerous predicaments are far too severe to be approached with even a touch of sincerity.

Rated: 3/10

Sep 8, 2020

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SkyRo P

"Twins" is a comedy film released in 1988 featuring the unlikely duo of Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who portray twin brothers with strikingly different backgrounds. One hails from a tropical island, while the other is a city dweller, yet they share the same mother. The film embraces its own silliness and corniness, delivering exactly what you would anticipate from a pairing of a towering muscle-bound man and a pint-sized character. The plot revolves around a rather peculiar premise involving in vitro fertilization, where a mix-up in sperm donations leads to the birth of two vastly different siblings, representing a bizarre genetic experiment for its time. Despite its absurdity, "Twins" has managed to resonate with audiences, maintaining a sense of charm that's kept it relevant over the years. Many find it a delightful film to revisit, even if it’s not one you’d watch repeatedly. Personally, I’ve caught it once, and while it was a memorable experience, I don’t feel compelled to watch it again.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, a história é fraca, as cenas são ruins, e o elenco é bom, mas ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, e o filme poderia ter cenas bem melhores para deixar o filme bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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lillie w

haters will say the joke was carried on to long but in reality it is a cool movie that explores two beasts being awesome and that's what this world needs right now it"s a classic and provides a life long happiness so 10 out of 10 gang

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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Ryland C

It’s a really cute movie! Definitely a great film for siblings.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Dave B

This piece was a transition movie for AS. He was leaning hard to have audiences consider him funny and fun to watch, not just a cyborg killer or a one-liner-in-the-jungle bada$$. With the assistance of Danny DeVito and Kelly Preston, it mostly worked to accomplish the goal. It wasn't great but it was good for the time when it was released. Considering all factors, I think RT got it wrong here. It's hard to recommend, like so many movies of its time, but it doesn't seem to deserve the skewering it got on RT relative to other movies of its time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Bill L

This movie is definition of twinning!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Ivan Reitman

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Julius Benedict

Danny DeVito

Vincent Benedict

Kelly Preston

Marnie Mason

Chloe Webb

Linda Mason

Bonnie Bartlett

Old Mary Ann Benedict

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Synopsis

The products of a genetic experiment, fraternal twins Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Vincent (Danny DeVito) are separated at birth. Their mother, Mary Ann (Bonnie Bartlett), is told they're dead. Now Vincent, an unscrupulous street hustler, ekes out a living in Los Angeles. Julius, raised by a scientist (Tony Jay), grows up humble, intelligent and strong, but very naive about the larger world. When Julius learns of his mother and brother, he heads to Los Angeles to find his family.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman
Screenwriter: Will Davies, William Osborne, Timothy Hyde Harris, Herschel Weingrod
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $107.4M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround

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