Twilight (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Twilight is a thriller and crime film directed by Robert Benton, running about 94 minutes. “Some people can buy their way out of anything. Except the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired detective accepts a simple task, unaware that it will tear open old, forgotten, but deadly wounds.
Who’s in it. Twilight stars Paul Newman as Harry Ross, Susan Sarandon as Catherine Ames, Gene Hackman as Jack Ames and Reese Witherspoon as Mel Ames, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Twilight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Twilight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twilight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twilight (1998)?
- In US, Twilight 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 Twilight worth watching?
- Twilight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twilight?
- Twilight stars Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon and Stockard Channing.
- When was Twilight released?
- Twilight was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.