Twist (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1995, Twist is a crime film directed by Danny Lee Sau-Yin, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When a clever thief gets away with a huge heist, he greets the investigating cops with buckets of know-it-all smarm and "yes, I did it" charm. He knows he's guilty, and the cops know he's guilty, but how can they prove it? Simon and his buxom girlfriend aren't about to make it easy for the cops, and throw red tape, bureaucratic police procedure, and slimy lawyers in their way. It isn't until the cops devise new and sneakier methods to get the goods that they find a chance to put Simon away. But with only 48 hours in which to interrogate him, do they have enough time? The ethics of cops, as well as Hong Kong's bloated legal system, get a subversive skewering in Twist, an entertaining, slightly twisted cop thriller.
Who’s in it. Twist stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Lee Tit-Kin, Simon Yam as John Yam Ka-Wah, Suki Kwan as Ann Kwan Oi Ling and Michael Chow Man-Kin as Michael Lam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Twist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twist (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twist worth watching?
- Twist holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twist?
- Twist stars Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Simon Yam, Suki Kwan, Michael Chow Man-Kin and Jessica Law Man-Yi.