Twister poster

Twister (1996)

Film · 1h 53m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Drama

Scientists relentlessly pursue epic, high-octane storms across Oklahoma, deploying groundbreaking tech in a gritty, suspenseful race.

A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Twister parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Twister scary?
Only a little. Twister has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Twister?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Twister rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and several jump scares. Your call for older kids.

What is Twister about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJan de Bont
StarringHelen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Lois Smith, Philip Seymour Hoffman

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