Twin Peaks (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1989, Twin Peaks is a drama, crime, horror and mystery film directed by David Lynch, running about 116 minutes. “Who Killed Laura Palmer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an alternate, closed ending.)
Who’s in it. Twin Peaks stars Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper, Michael Ontkean as Sheriff Harry S. Truman, Mädchen Amick as Shelly Johnson and Dana Ashbrook as Bobby Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Twin Peaks sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twin Peaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twin Peaks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twin Peaks (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twin Peaks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twin Peaks worth watching?
- Twin Peaks holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Twin Peaks?
- Twin Peaks stars Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook and Richard Beymer.
- When was Twin Peaks released?
- Twin Peaks was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.