Twinky (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1970, Twinky is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Donner, running about 98 minutes. “It may be love... but it's definitely exhausting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A middle aged writer of pornographic novels meets and falls in love with a sixteen year old school girl. This alone is cause for concern but when the couple get married and move to America, the trouble (and fun) really begins.
Who’s in it. Twinky stars Charles Bronson as Scott Wardman, Susan George as Twinky, Honor Blackman as Mummy and Michael Craig as Daddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Twinky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twinky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twinky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twinky (1970)?
- In GB, Twinky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twinky worth watching?
- Twinky holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twinky?
- Twinky stars Charles Bronson, Susan George, Honor Blackman, Michael Craig and Trevor Howard.
- When was Twinky released?
- Twinky was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.