Twin Peaks
Seen it?1989 | 116 min | Mystery, Drama, Thriller
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Audiences rate it highly (8.5 out of 10), though it had rough reviews and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an alternate, closed ending.)
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesStrong
8.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Lynch
- Kyle MacLachlanSpecial Agent Dale Cooper
- Michael OntkeanSheriff Harry S. Truman
- Mädchen AmickShelly Johnson
- Dana AshbrookBobby Briggs
- Richard BeymerBenjamin Horne
- Lara Flynn BoyleDonna Hayward
- Sherilyn FennAudrey Horne
- Warren FrostDr. Will Hayward
- Peggy LiptonNorma Jennings
- James MarshallJames Hurley