Twister

Name: Twister
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1996-05-10
Cast: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Lois Smith

1996 | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention, it made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans. If you loved Cast Away, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Special Visual Effects. Also nominated for 2 Oscars. Plus 6 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$494 million worldwide on a $92 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 516K people sought it out in the past year