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Twister

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68% Tomatometer 143 Reviews 59% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepares 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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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 Jul 16, 2024
3.5/4
A wondrous reminder that, sometimes, it's nice to fool with Mother Nature. From the safety of your theater seat, that is. Go to Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel Jul 16, 2024
5/5
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. Go to Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News Jul 16, 2024
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Romey Norton InSession Film May 12, 2026
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Twister is a film with heart, humor, and a genuine sense of adventure. The performances are strong, the pacing is relentless, and the set pieces still deliver a rush that few modern blockbusters manage to replicate. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 11, 2025
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week Jan 22, 2025
Nearly 30 years later, Twister has aged into a pleasant memory of when middlebrow action fare for adults ruled the box office. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brendan Nov 28, 2025 This movie was made to be experienced like a rollercoaster ride, with all the added effects that create a deeper immersion into this wild and fun blockbuster. So glad I finally got to see this on the big screen! See more Derek Sep 4, 2024 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! 😄 See more InLoveWithMovies Sep 4, 2024 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. See more Lillian Z Sep 4, 2024 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! See more John M Sep 3, 2024 Wished it was louder! See more Patrick O Sep 3, 2024 Wonderful to see it in 4DX See more Read all reviews
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Jan de Bont

Director

Helen Hunt

Dr. JoAnne 'Jo' Thornton-Harding

Bill Paxton

William Harding

Cary Elwes

Dr. Jonas Miller

Jami Gertz

Dr. Melissa Reeves

Lois Smith

Meg Greene

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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 prepares 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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