Twister
“A Comic Adventure In Windy Living”
Synopsis
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.
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Harry Dean Stanton
Cleveland
Suzy Amis
Maureen Cleveland
Crispin Glover
Howdy
Jenny Wright
Stephanie
Dylan McDermott
Chris
Charlayne Woodard
Lola
Lois Chiles
Virginia
William S. Burroughs
Man in Barn
David Brown
Bob Breevort
Tim Robbins
Jeff
Ron Vawter
Man in Bar
Lindsay Christman
Violet
Joyce Cavarozzi
Woman in Bathroom
Sarah Cochran
Tomboy Girl
Donal Donnelly
Doctor
Raleigh Lackey
Stan Manley
Ralfe D. Reber
Golfer
Theresa Trainor
Girl in Studio
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Almereyda
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Almereyda, Mary Robison
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Twister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $34K
- Production Studios
- Vestron Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Almereyda
Michael Almereyda, Mary Robison
Hans Zimmer
Renato Berta, Chris Squires
Roberto Silvi
Dan Ireland, William J. Quigley, Wieland Schulz-Keil
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Almereyda
Director
Michael Almereyda
Writer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Roberto Silvi
Editor
David Wasco
Production Design
Wieland Schulz-Keil
Producer
Carol Wood
Costume Design
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Jerry Spicer
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
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 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?
The principal cast of Twister includes Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover, Jenny Wright, Dylan McDermott.
When was Twister released and how long is it?
Twister was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Twister make at the box office?
Twister grossed $34K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Twister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twister was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twister?
Twister holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).