Twister movie poster

Twister

"A Comic Adventure In Windy Living"

June 30, 1989 1h 34m 5.5/10 (38 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Twister is a drama/comedy film. directed by Michael Almereyda.

Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, and Crispin Glover

Synopsis

An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon. He is currently dating a children's TV evangelist. Also living at the farm is his layabout daughter and her precocious 8 year old daughter, his would-be artist son, the son's fiancée, and the black maid. Also thrown into the mix is the daughter's ex-husband, a ne-er-do-well who is seeking to get back in his ex-wife's good graces.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 30, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (38 votes)
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Box Office $33.9K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$33,856

Production Companies

  • Vestron Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twister about?

An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon. He is currently dating a children's TV evangelist. A...

Who directed Twister?

Twister was directed by Michael Almereyda.

How long is Twister?

Twister has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Twister released?

Twister was released on June 30, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Twister?

The main cast of Twister includes Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover, Jenny Wright, Dylan McDermott.