Twister
“The dark side of nature.”
Synopsis
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
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Top Cast
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Helen Hunt
Jo
Bill Paxton
Bill
Jami Gertz
Melissa
Cary Elwes
Jonas
Lois Smith
Aunt Meg
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Dusty
Alan Ruck
Rabbit
Sean Whalen
Sanders
Scott Thomson
Preacher
Todd Field
Beltzer
Joey Slotnick
Joey
Wendle Josepher
Haynes
Jeremy Davies
Laurence
Zach Grenier
Eddie
Gregory Sporleder
Willie
Patrick Fischler
The Communicator
Nicholas Sadler
Kubrick
Ben Weber
Stanley
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 3, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$92M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$494.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.37x
+$402.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan de Bont
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne-Marie Martin, Michael Crichton
- Original Score
- Mark Mancina
- Original Title
- Twister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $92M
- Worldwide Gross
- $494.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan de Bont
Anne-Marie Martin, Michael Crichton, Fireball Tim Lawrence
Mark Mancina
Jack N. Green, Robert Mehnert, Alexander Witt
Michael Kahn
Ian Bryce, Michael Crichton, Kathleen Kennedy, Laurie MacDonald, Gerald R. Molen
Department Leadership Roster
Jan de Bont
Director
Anne-Marie Martin
Screenplay
Michael Crichton
Screenplay
Ian Bryce
Producer
Michael Crichton
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Mark Mancina
Original Music Composer
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
Joseph C. Nemec III
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Mic Rodgers
Stunt Coordinator
Stefen Fangmeier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Runyard
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twister about?
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
Who directed Twister?
Twister was directed by Jan de Bont.
Who stars in Twister?
The principal cast of Twister includes Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Lois Smith.
When was Twister released and how long is it?
Twister was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Twister?
Twister had a reported production budget of $92M and grossed $494.5M at the worldwide box office (5.37 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Twister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twister was composed by Mark Mancina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twister?
Twister holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).