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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Paul H

The best comedy of the 1980s, hands down. De Vito is laugh out loud funny and this is Schwarzenegger's finest hour. Exceptional. The king of all feel good movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Gareth v

A rather unfunny movie with a woeful plot that can't be saved by the chemistry between De Vito and Arnie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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David M.

Very funny! Worth the watch!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Joel H

Twins was a family favorite when I was younger. I remember laughing at this movie and quoting it with my siblings. However, this comedy is not as funny as I remember it being. The humor mostly comes from Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) being a fish out of water and Vincent (Danny DeVito) calling him on it, and those jokes are sparse compared to the family drama and action movie subplots. There’s an oddly serious tone to this ridiculous story. I’m not saying it isn’t enjoyable, and it brought back some fun memories for me, but I was kind of sad to realize that Twins didn’t age as well as I hoped.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Stephen C

Unfunny in 1 hour and 52 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $107,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Nolan L

A good funny comedy with great chemistry in between the two main actors

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Twins: Official Clip - I'll Be Back

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Twins: Official Clip - No Respect for Logic

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Twins: Official Clip - First Time Driver

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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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