The Skeleton Twins (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, The Skeleton Twins is a drama film directed by Craig Johnson, running about 90 minutes. “Family is a cruel joke.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.
Who’s in it. The Skeleton Twins stars Bill Hader as Milo Dean, Kristen Wiig as Maggie Dean, Luke Wilson as Lance and Ty Burrell as Rich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Skeleton Twins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skeleton Twins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skeleton Twins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skeleton Twins (2014)?
- In US, The Skeleton Twins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skeleton Twins worth watching?
- The Skeleton Twins holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skeleton Twins?
- The Skeleton Twins stars Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell and Boyd Holbrook.
- When was The Skeleton Twins released?
- The Skeleton Twins was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.