Twister

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Twister

PG-13

Released May 10, 1996

1h 54m

Action

Adventure

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During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepare the prototype for Dorothy, a ground-breaking tornado data-gathering device conceived by her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton). When Harding tells Bill that Dorothy is ready for testing -- and that their privately funded rival Dr. Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes) has stolen the idea and built his own -- Bill rejoins the team for one last mission.

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Critics Consensus

A high-concept blockbuster that emphasizes special effects over three-dimensional characters, Twister's visceral thrills are often offset by the film's generic plot.

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A wondrous reminder that, sometimes, it's nice to fool with Mother Nature. From the safety of your theater seat, that is.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 16, 2024

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

It's fast, it's ferocious and it's also very funny. Even as it takes your breath away, this film makes you laugh your head off.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 16, 2024

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Jami Bernard

New York Daily News

Twister swirls in as the first of the big summer movies, a beautifully shot action picture with heart-stopping effects. It's by and for adrenaline junkies.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 16, 2024

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Labeling something a "B-movie" can oftentimes be derogatory, but with a cast like this giving it their all and the special effects still holding up, Twister should wear such a label with pride.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 11, 2025

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

Nearly 30 years later, Twister has aged into a pleasant memory of when middlebrow action fare for adults ruled the box office.

Jan 22, 2025

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

The sum of its great and hokey parts is very entertaining to watch, and even its flaws are enjoyable because nothing about the film feels cynical or pandering.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 8, 2024

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Derek

I remember the advertising for this movie from when I was 10 years old. Never got around to seeing the movie until 2024, and glad I did and in 4DX! It's like 4DX was built for movies specifically like Twister! 😄

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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InLoveWithMovies

Amazing. So much better than whatever they were forcing down your throat with the 2024 version. Leave classics alone, no one asked for remake after remake.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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Lillian Z

I’ve wanted it when I was young. Forgot most of the plots and still love it after watched it again! I’m so happy to watch it in 4DX!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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John M

Wished it was louder!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Patrick O

Wonderful to see it in 4DX

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Cassi

Absolutely loved it. Ive been watching this movie since I was a little girl.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Synopsis

During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepare the prototype for Dorothy, a ground-breaking tornado data-gathering device conceived by her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton). When Harding tells Bill that Dorothy is ready for testing -- and that their privately funded rival Dr. Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes) has stolen the idea and built his own -- Bill rejoins the team for one last mission.

Director: Jan de Bont
Producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Michael Crichton, Ian Bryce
Screenwriter: Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, MCA/Universal Pictures [us], Warner Bros.
Production Co: Constant c Productions, Warner Brothers, Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $241.7M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround

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