Twelfth Night(1996)
Never send a boy to do a man's job, especially if he's a girl.
Twelfth Night Synopsis
Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
Twelfth Night (1996) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Trevor Nunn, released on October 25, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Nigel Hawthorne and Ben Kingsley. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Trevor Nunn
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Trevor Nunn
- Producers:
- Stephen Evans, David Parfitt
- Cinematographer:
- Clive Tickner
- Composer:
- Shaun Davey
- Production:
- Fine Line Features, BBC Film, Summit Entertainment, Renaissance Films
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $33,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Twelfth Night (1996) Trailer
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Twelfth Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helena Bonham Carter
as Olivia
Richard E. Grant
as Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Nigel Hawthorne
as Malvolio
Ben Kingsley
as Feste
Mel Smith
as Sir Toby Belch
Imelda Staunton
as Maria
Toby Stephens
as Orsino
Imogen Stubbs
as Viola
Nicholas Farrell
as Antonio
Steven Mackintosh
as Sebastian
Sidney Livingstone
as Captain
James Walker
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Trevor Nunn, written by William Shakespeare and Trevor Nunn, produced by Stephen Evans and David Parfitt.
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Twelfth Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 99 ratings.
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Twelfth Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Twelfth Night online?
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Twelfth Night (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
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The main cast of Twelfth Night (1996) includes Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Nigel Hawthorne, Ben Kingsley and Mel Smith. The film was directed by Trevor Nunn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Twelfth Night released?
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Twelfth Night was released on October 25, 1996 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Twelfth Night worth watching?
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Twelfth Night (1996) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Twelfth Night?
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Yes. The official Twelfth Night trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.