The Twins (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2005, The Twins is a comedy and crime film directed by Park Heung-sik, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Myung-us was born 2 minutes and 17 seconds earlier than his identical twin brother, Hyun-su. Being a middle school drop-out, a bum who rules the depot area, Myung-su is forced by his mother to do things for his smart, successful twin brother, Hyun-su. After fulfilling the military duty for his brother, Myung-su even goes to jail on his behalf. Fed up with living Hyun-su's life on only bad accounts, Myung-su goes through an identity crisis. As Myung-su steps out of the prison gate, he's approached by a beautiful girl named Soon-hui, who lures him into agreeing to rob a bank wit her, only two hours after he was released from prison. However, it turns out to be more than a bank robbery. He realizes that he's been pinned up against the powerful public figures that are involved in Golf Gate. Threatened and scared at first before power and money, Myung-su is ready to fight and punish these public enemies.
Who’s in it. The Twins stars Jung Joon-ho as Myeong-su / Hyeon-su, Yoon Soy as Oh Soon-hee, Kim Hye-na as Lee Soon-hee and Park Jeong-Su as Mom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Twins has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twins (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twins worth watching?
- The Twins holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Twins?
- The Twins stars Jung Joon-ho, Yoon Soy, Kim Hye-na, Park Jeong-Su and Park Sang-wook.
- When was The Twins released?
- The Twins was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.