Where can I watch Twister (1989)?

In US, Twister is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Twister?

Twister stars Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover, Jenny Wright and William S. Burroughs.

When was Twister released?

Twister was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.

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Twister (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1989, Twister is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Almereyda, running about 94 minutes. “A Comic Adventure In Windy Living” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon. He is currently dating a children's TV evangelist. Also living at the farm is his layabout daughter and her precocious 8 year old daughter, his would-be artist son, the son's fiancée, and the black maid. Also thrown into the mix is the daughter's ex-husband, a ne-er-do-well who is seeking to get back in his ex-wife's good graces.

Who’s in it. Twister stars Harry Dean Stanton as Cleveland, Suzy Amis as Maureen Cleveland, Crispin Glover as Howdy and Jenny Wright as Stephanie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Twister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Twister (1989)?: In US, Twister is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Twister?: Twister stars Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover, Jenny Wright and William S. Burroughs.
When was Twister released?: Twister was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.