Don't Knock the Twist (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1962, Don't Knock the Twist is a comedy and music film directed by Oscar Rudolph, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A TV executive tries to create a musical special to save his network.
Who’s in it. Don't Knock the Twist stars Chubby Checker as Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler as Gene Chandler, Vic Dana as Vic Dana and Linda Scott as Linda Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Don't Knock the Twist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Knock the Twist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Knock the Twist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Knock the Twist (1962)?
- In US, Don't Knock the Twist is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Knock the Twist worth watching?
- Don't Knock the Twist holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Knock the Twist?
- Don't Knock the Twist stars Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana, Linda Scott and Mari Blanchard.
- When was Don't Knock the Twist released?
- Don't Knock the Twist was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.