Twins

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Twins

PG

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

Mar 12, 2019

2/4

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

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Peter Travers

People Magazine

Mar 12, 2019

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.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

Mar 12, 2019

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.

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Jack E. Wilkinson

United Press International

Jun 12, 2026

This often rewarding comedy is far from a mere one-joke exercise.

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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Dec 30, 2025

3/4

Devito, in his pony-tailed intensity, is as funny as ever.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Aug 13, 2022

2/4

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

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 18, 2026

Twins = a *2* star Movie!

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Andres L

@alo2087 Aug 13, 2026

I don't understand how the ratings are not higher.. this movie is hilarious and Arnold is great!

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Reynolds H.

@RT76149254 Jun 5, 2026

Great movie! A classic! It’s a great movie and it deserves a better %.

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Carlos T

@RT67858720 Mar 18, 2026

Quando o filme foi anunciado, muitos ficaram curiosos: colocar Arnold Schwarzenegger, símbolo máximo dos filmes de ação dos anos 80, em uma comédia parecia uma aposta arriscada. Mas a decisão se mostrou extremamente acertada. O contraste físico e de personalidade entre Arnold e Danny DeVito cria uma das duplas mais improváveis — e divertidas — do cinema. 📖 Enredo A história começa com um experimento científico curioso: um grupo de pesquisadores tenta criar o ser humano perfeito através de manipulação genética. O resultado deveria ser um indivíduo com as melhores características possíveis. Mas algo dá errado. Em vez de um único bebê perfeito, nascem dois irmãos gêmeos completamente diferentes. De um lado está Julius, criado em um ambiente acadêmico, educado, disciplinado e fisicamente impressionante. Do outro está Vincent, que cresceu sozinho nas ruas, tornando-se um pequeno golpista, cheio de truques e sempre tentando sobreviver da maneira mais fácil. ⭐ Nota final: 8 / 10

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Farah R.

@Farah Feb 11, 2026

Twins might not be one of Reitman’s best, but it’s still an entertaining family movie. Schwarzenegger and DeVito are hilarious in some parts, and the plot is amusing despite its absurdity. It’s good 80s comedy and a fun pastime.

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Chris H

@RT60525826 Jan 30, 2026

I think this film is unfairly maligned. Sure, it's air headed 80s nonsense but it lets you know that right at the start and if you keep watching it's your look out. De Vito and Schwarzenegger are charming (although De Vito's character is far from perfect) and riff off each other well. A one trick pony perhaps, but the trick is good.

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Julius Benedict

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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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