Twister
The dark side of nature.
1996 • 113 min • Action · Adventure · Drama
Synopsis
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 66 Audience · 3962 · 100%
Scientists Jo and Bill, estranged spouses, reunite to chase powerful tornadoes across Oklahoma. They race against time and a rival team to deploy a groundbreaking weather device, all while navigating their complicated personal relationship amidst destructive storms.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Intense and prolonged natural disaster scenes
- Vehicles and property are extensively damaged
- Some peril to humans, though no graphic injury
- Brief suggestive remarks
What it models well
- Perseverance in the face of danger
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Scientific innovation and discovery
- Reconciliation and forgiveness
Talk about it after
- How does nature demonstrate its power?
- The importance of respecting nature’s forces
- What makes a good scientific discovery?
- How do relationships change under pressure?
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Top billed cast
Director: Jan de Bont • Crew: Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
Trailers & clips
Jan de Bont on creating the wind in TWISTER
The Legacy of Twister: Taken by the Wind
4K Ultra HD Extended Preview
4K Ultra HD Official Trailer
Twister (1996) Theatrical Trailer #2 [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1081]
Twister (1996) Theatrical Teaser Trailer #1 [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1080]
Making of Twister
Anatomy of a Twister
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (3,962)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $92,000,000
- Box office
- $494,471,524
- Franchise
- Twister Collection
- IMDb
- tt0117998
- Official site
- www.warnerbros.com
