Twister(1989)
A Comic Adventure In Windy Living
Twister 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.
Twister (1989) is a drama and comedy film directed by Michael Almereyda, released on June 30, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover and Jenny Wright. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Almereyda
- Writers:
- Michael Almereyda, Mary Robison
- Producers:
- Wieland Schulz-Keil
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Berta
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Vestron Pictures
- Revenue:
- $33,856
- Status:
- Released
Twister Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Dean Stanton
as Cleveland
Suzy Amis
as Maureen Cleveland
Crispin Glover
as Howdy
Jenny Wright
as Stephanie
Dylan McDermott
as Chris
Charlayne Woodard
as Lola
Lois Chiles
as Virginia
William S. Burroughs
as Man in Barn
- David Brown
David Brown
as Bob Breevort
Tim Robbins
as Jeff
Ron Vawter
as Man in Bar
- Lindsay Christman
Lindsay Christman
as Violet
Key crew
Directed by Michael Almereyda, written by Michael Almereyda and Mary Robison, produced by Wieland Schulz-Keil.
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Twister Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 45 ratings.
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Twister – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Twister online?
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Twister (1989) is available to stream on Philo and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Twister?
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The main cast of Twister (1989) includes Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover, Jenny Wright and Dylan McDermott. The film was directed by Michael Almereyda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Twister released?
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Twister was released on June 30, 1989 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Twister worth watching?
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Twister (1989) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.