Twister (1996)
English disaster film directed by Jan de Bont
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m 113 min
- Released
- 10 May 1996
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Twister has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 10 May 1996. It is directed by Jan de Bont and stars Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton and Jami Gertz.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jan de Bont
- Cast
- Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Lois Smith, Alan Ruck, Sean Whalen, Todd Field, Joey Slotnick, Jeremy Davies, Zach Grenier
- Cinematography
- Jack N. Green
- Editing
- Michael Kahn
- Music
- Mark Mancina
- Written by
- Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
- Produced by
- Ian Bryce, Michael Crichton, Kathleen Kennedy
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $92 million
- Box office
- $494.58 million
- Set in
- Oklahoma
- Filmed in
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 10 May 1996
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Twister?
Twister has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes, or 113 min.
When did Twister release?
Twister released on 10 May 1996.
Who directed Twister?
Twister is directed by Jan de Bont.
Who is in the cast of Twister?
The cast of Twister includes Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Lois Smith.
Where can I watch Twister online?
Twister streams on Netflix.
How much did Twister earn at the box office?
Twister grossed $494.58 million on a budget of $92 million.
What is Twister rated in the US?
Twister is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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