The Skeleton Twins
“Family is a cruel joke.”
Synopsis
Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-30
Top Cast
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Bill Hader
Milo Dean
Kristen Wiig
Maggie Dean
Luke Wilson
Lance
Ty Burrell
Rich
Boyd Holbrook
Billy
Joanna Gleason
Judy
Kathleen Rose Perkins
Carlie
Adriane Lenox
Linda Essex
Sydney Lucas
Young Maggie
Eddie Schweighardt
Young Milo
Paul Castro Jr.
Eric
Benjamin McGowan
Cullen
Jennifer Smith
Bar Woman
Genevieve Adams
Store Manager
Truck Hudson
Security Officer
Cliff Moylan
Police Officer
Ian Hyland
Waiter (uncredited)
David Garelik
College Dude (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.3x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Heyman, Craig Johnson
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- The Skeleton Twins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- Venture Forth, Duplass Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Johnson
Mark Heyman, Craig Johnson
Nathan Larson
Reed Morano
Jennifer Lee
Stephanie Langhoff, Jennifer Lee, Jacob Pechenik, Mark Duplass, Jared Ian Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Johnson
Director
Mark Heyman
Writer
Craig Johnson
Writer
Reed Morano
Director of Photography
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Stephanie Langhoff
Producer
Jennifer Lee
Producer
Jacob Pechenik
Producer
Jennifer Lee
Editor
Mikaela Wohl
Costume Design
Ola Maslik
Production Design
Chris Barnes
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skeleton Twins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Skeleton Twins about?
Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.
Who directed The Skeleton Twins?
The Skeleton Twins was directed by Craig Johnson.
Who stars in The Skeleton Twins?
The principal cast of The Skeleton Twins includes Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell, Boyd Holbrook.
When was The Skeleton Twins released and how long is it?
The Skeleton Twins was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Skeleton Twins?
The Skeleton Twins had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $5.3M at the worldwide box office (5.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Skeleton Twins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Skeleton Twins was composed by Nathan Larson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skeleton Twins?
The Skeleton Twins holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).