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Twister (1989)

Movie ★ 5.6 94 min

Drama Comedy

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.

Michael Almereyda Director Michael Almereyda Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 30, 1989
Runtime
94 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$33,856
IMDb
tt0096321
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Harry Dean Stanton Harry Dean Stanton Cleveland Suzy Amis Suzy Amis Maureen Cleveland Crispin Glover Crispin Glover Howdy Jenny Wright Jenny Wright Stephanie Dylan McDermott Dylan McDermott Chris Charlayne Woodard Charlayne Woodard Lola Lois Chiles Lois Chiles Virginia William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs Man in Barn David Brown Bob Breevort Tim Robbins Tim Robbins Jeff Ron Vawter Ron Vawter Man in Bar Lindsay Christman Violet

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Frequently asked questions

What is Twister 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 directed Twister?
Twister was directed by Michael Almereyda.
Who stars in Twister?
Twister stars Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover, Jenny Wright.
When was Twister released?
Twister is a 1989 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Twister?
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