Twelfth Night (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Twelfth Night is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Trevor Nunn, running about 134 minutes. “Never send a boy to do a man's job, especially if he's a girl.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
Who’s in it. Twelfth Night stars Helena Bonham Carter as Olivia, Richard E. Grant as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Nigel Hawthorne as Malvolio and Ben Kingsley as Feste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Twelfth Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33M at the box office.
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 Twelfth Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelfth Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelfth Night (1996)?
- In US, Twelfth Night 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 Twelfth Night worth watching?
- Twelfth Night holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Twelfth Night?
- Twelfth Night stars Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Nigel Hawthorne, Ben Kingsley and Mel Smith.
- When was Twelfth Night released?
- Twelfth Night was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.