Twisted (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1996, Twisted is a drama film directed by Seth Michael Donsky, running about 100 minutes. “"Oliver Twist" re-imagined with hustlers, addicts and drag queens.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This retelling of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist may be populated by drug pushers, pimps and prostitutes, but the book's classic themes remain the same. Caught under the thumb of a lecherous brothel owner, 10-year-old Lee befriends an aspiring musician named Angel who helps him escape his servitude and sends a maternal drag queen to vanquish the boy's enemies.
Who’s in it. Twisted stars Ray Aranha as Can Man, a homeless man, Keivyn McNeill Grayes as Lee, a homeless boy, Elise Ballard as Dumb Bitch and Sharlene Brown as Woman with Can, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Twisted has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twisted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twisted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twisted (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twisted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twisted worth watching?
- Twisted holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twisted?
- Twisted stars Ray Aranha, Keivyn McNeill Grayes, Elise Ballard, Sharlene Brown and Erik Jensen.
- When was Twisted released?
- Twisted was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.