Twister 1996

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
73%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
73%
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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.

Helen Hunt

as Jo

Bill Paxton

as Bill

Jami Gertz

as Melissa

Cary Elwes

as Jonas

Lois Smith

as Aunt Meg

Alan Ruck

as Rabbit

Sean Whalen

as Sanders

Scott Thomson

as Preacher

Todd Field

as Beltzer

Director:

Jan de Bont

Writer:

Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin, Fireball Tim Lawrence

Genres:

Action,Adventure,Drama

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

113 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Twister

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Helen Hunt

as Jo

Bill Paxton

as Bill

Jami Gertz

as Melissa

Cary Elwes

as Jonas

Lois Smith

as Aunt Meg

Alan Ruck

as Rabbit

Sean Whalen

as Sanders

Scott Thomson

as Preacher

Todd Field

as Beltzer

Joey Slotnick

as Joey

Wendle Josepher

as Haynes

Jeremy Davies

as Laurence

Zach Grenier

as Eddie

Gregory Sporleder

as Willie

Patrick Fischler

as The Communicator

Nicholas Sadler

as Kubrick

Ben Weber

as Stanley

Anthony Rapp

as Tony

Abraham Benrubi

as Bubba

Jake Busey

as Mobile Lab Technician

Melanie Hoopes

as Patty

J. Dean Lindsay

as Dean

Dan Kelpine

as Diner Mechanic

Sharonlyn Morrow

as Waitress

Richard Lineback

as Father

Rusty Schwimmer

as Mother

Alexa PenaVega

as Jo – 5 years old

Taylor Gilbert

as NSSL Scientist – Bryce

Bruce Wright

as NSSL Scientist – Murphy

Gary England

as TV Meteorologist #1

Jeff Lazalier

as TV Meteorologist #2

Rick Mitchell

as TV Meteorologist #3

John Thomas Rhyne

as Paramedic

Paul Douglas

as Bodger

Samantha McDonald

as Drive-in Girl

Jennifer L. Hamilton

as Drive-In Girl

Anneke de Bont

as Farm Girl

Darryl Cox

as Four Corners Mechanic (uncredited)

Thomas E. Bentley

as Farmer 1 (uncredited)

Jon Bielich

as Survivor (uncredited)

Mark Falvo

as Survivor (uncredited)

Ben Jackson

as Survivor (uncredited)

David Dillinger Jefferis

as Townsperson (uncredited)

Brad Masters

as Cameraman (uncredited)

April Warren

as Flashback Mom (uncredited)

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