Twister (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, Twister is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Jan de Bont, running about 113 minutes. “Don't breathe. Don't look back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
Who’s in it. Twister stars Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding, Bill Paxton as Bill Harding, Cary Elwes as Dr. Jonas Miller and Jami Gertz as Dr. Melissa Reeves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Twister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $494.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and 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 Twister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twister tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twister (1996)?
- In US, Twister is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and 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 Twister worth watching?
- Twister holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twister?
- Twister stars Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- When was Twister released?
- Twister was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.