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6.5 / 10(856 votes)IMDbPG19831h 41m$29.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Twilight Zone: The Movie

“You're travelling through another dimension. A dimension, not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!”

Synopsis

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Teaser TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 24, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.95x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$29.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.95x

+$19.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $29.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Landis, Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, George Miller
Screenplay & Story
George Clayton Johnson, Richard Matheson, Melissa Mathison
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Vietnamese, English, German, French
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$29.5M
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Landis, Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, George Miller

Screenplay & Story

George Clayton Johnson, Richard Matheson, Melissa Mathison, Jerome Bixby, John Landis

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Stevan Larner, Allen Daviau, John Hora

Film Editing

Malcolm Campbell, Tina Hirsch, Michael Kahn

Producers

Frank Marshall, George Miller, John Landis, Steven Spielberg

Department Leadership Roster

Stevan Larner

Stevan Larner

Director of Photography

John Landis

John Landis

Director

George Clayton Johnson

George Clayton Johnson

Screenplay

Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson

Screenplay

Melissa Mathison

Melissa Mathison

Screenplay

Malcolm Campbell

Editor

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

Director of Photography

John Hora

John Hora

Director of Photography

Tina Hirsch

Tina Hirsch

Editor

James D. Bissell

James D. Bissell

Production Design

Michael Kahn

Michael Kahn

Editor

Howard E. Smith

Editor

Bill Couch

Stunt Coordinator

George Miller

George Miller

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Twilight Zone: The Movie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Twilight Zone: The Movie about?

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."

Who directed Twilight Zone: The Movie?

Twilight Zone: The Movie was directed by John Landis, Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, George Miller.

Who stars in Twilight Zone: The Movie?

The principal cast of Twilight Zone: The Movie includes Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks, Scatman Crothers, John Lithgow, Vic Morrow.

When was Twilight Zone: The Movie released and how long is it?

Twilight Zone: The Movie was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What was the box office and production budget of Twilight Zone: The Movie?

Twilight Zone: The Movie had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $29.5M at the worldwide box office (2.95 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Twilight Zone: The Movie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Twilight Zone: The Movie was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Twilight Zone: The Movie?

Twilight Zone: The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).