Twister
Directed by Jan de BontTV weatherman Bill Harding is trying to get his tornado-hunter wife, Jo, to sign divorce papers so he can marry his girlfriend Melissa. But Mother Nature, in the form of a series of intense storms sweeping across Oklahoma, has other plans. Soon the three have joined the team of stormchasers as they attempt to insert a revolutionary measuring device into the very heart of several extremely violent tornados.
Twister Ratings & Reviews
- Marc ReasonerJanuary 25, 2025"Twister" is a classic disaster movie that delivers thrilling action and impressive special effects. The film follows a team of storm chasers as they race against a deadly tornado outbreak, showcasing the power and unpredictability of nature. While the science might not be entirely accurate, the intense visuals and compelling performances, particularly from Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, make it an exhilarating cinematic experience. If you enjoy high-stakes action and a good dose of adrenaline, "Twister" is definitely worth a watch.
- MR_BigTimeJanuary 29, 2026Twister is what happens when you take all the right factors to form a perfect albeit short-lived storm, mix them together, and just watch it go. With a plot that can be terrifying, electrifying, hilarious, and touching all at once, a hot cast of talent, special effects that live up even to today's standards ( 30 years later ), and a magnificent crew along with flawless direction, this movie had it and still has got it all.... period.
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025The cast is so good. RIP Bill Paxton and PSH. Had been trying to get my kids to watch this for weeks, but none of them seemed interested in the slightest and were very skeptical after the watching the trailer following it up with their usual “What year was it made?” question because they know it never fails to make me feel very old. As I expected, they enjoyed it. It’s a brilliantly paced actioner that really is kind of an overlooked blockbuster from the past.
Twister Trivia
Twister was released on May 10, 1996.
Twister was directed by Jan de Bont.
Twister has a runtime of 1h 52m.
Twister was produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Ian Bryce, Michael Crichton.
TV weatherman Bill Harding is trying to get his tornado-hunter wife, Jo, to sign divorce papers so he can marry his girlfriend Melissa. But Mother Nature, in the form of a series of intense storms sweeping across Oklahoma, has other plans. Soon the three have joined the team of stormchasers as they attempt to insert a revolutionary measuring device into the very heart of several extremely violent tornados.
The key characters in Twister are Jo (Helen Hunt), Bill (Bill Paxton), Melissa (Jami Gertz).
Twister is rated PG-13.
Twister is an Action, Adventure, Drama film.
Twister has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10.
Twister had a budget of $92M.
Twister has made $494.5M at the box office.