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Twister
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Twister (1996) -- A couple on the point of divorce keep meeting each other because both are researchers who chase tornadoes.
Twister (1996) -- A couple on the point of divorce keep meeting each other because both are researchers who chase tornadoes.

Overview

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Director:
Jan de Bont
Writers (WGA):
Michael Crichton (written by) &
Anne-Marie Martin (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
10 May 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
The Dark Side of Nature. more
Plot:
A couple on the point of divorce keep meeting each other because both are researchers who chase tornadoes. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(20 articles)
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User Comments:
Twister, not just a party game more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Catch the Wind (USA) (original script title)
Wind Devils (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense depiction of very bad weather.
Runtime:
113 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Ames, Iowa, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Young Jo's dog in the beginning of the movie is a Cairn Terrier, the same breed as Toto from the Wizard of Oz. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Jo and Bill are driving through what's left of Wakita, they see Aunt Meg's house. At the top of the house, ropes are visible to prevent the house from falling off cue. more
Quotes:
Dr. Jonas Miller: Well, let me enlighten you people. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "HBO First Look: The Making of 'Twister' (#3.2)" (1996) more
Soundtrack:
Twisted more

FAQ

Is it true that there's gonna be a special edtion of Twister?
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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
Twister, not just a party game, 28 September 2008
6/10
Author: Tucker Jay from United States

Being from the west coast I never had a whole lot of interest in the natural phenomena showcased in this film. Where I live an inch of rain is headline news. I had absolutely no interest in Twister until I saw it was on late one boring night. Having nothing better to do, I obliged the television and payed attention. I found Twister to be what I call a nice bedtime movie. While it failed to anthropomorphize the tornado the way Backdraft successfully did with fire, the characters were well fleshed out, there was a healthy balance of comedy, drama and (at the time) cutting edge special FX. I found that as long as the viewer came in with no expectation, Twister would be a fun and easy to watch nappy time movie, perfect for watching on a rainy day, curled up with a blanket. So to sum everything up, don't expect an epic, emotionally charged extravaganza, but if you are willing to accept a decently woven story with reasonably believable characters, and have a rainy afternoon to kill, check out Twister. You shouldn't be too disappointed.

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