The Twonky
Seen it?1953 | 72 min | Comedy, Science Fiction
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Sleeper or Barbie, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
A college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arch Oboler
- Hans ConriedKerry West
- William H. LynnCoach Trout
- Gloria BlondellEloise
- Janet WarrenCarolyn West
- Edwin MaxEd, TV Repairman
- Al JarvisMailman
- Evelyn BeresfordOld Lady Motorist
- Norman FieldsDoctor
- Bob JellisonTV Shop Owner
- Stephen RobertsHead Treasury Agent