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Twins (1988)

โ€œOnly their mother can tell them apart.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 2,621 votes 1h 47m pg Comedy

#58 of 68 films from 1988 #2148 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ivan Reitman ยท Written by William Davies, Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod, William Osborne

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Overview

Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.

Cast

Arnold Schwarzeneggeras Julius Benedict
Danny DeVitoas Vincent Benedict
Kelly Prestonas Marnie Mason
Chloe Webbas Linda Mason
Bonnie Bartlettas Mary Ann Benedict
Marshall Bellas Webster
Trey Wilsonas Beetroot McKinley
David Carusoas Al Greco
Hugh O'Brianas Granger
Tony Jayas Werner
Nehemiah Persoffas Mitchell Traven
Maury Chaykinas Burt Klane
Tom McCleisteras Bob Klane
David Efronas Morris Klane

Facts

Release dateDecember 9, 1988
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$216,614,388 (14.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0096320

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Questions

How long is Twins?
Twins runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Twins worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,621 votes, which places it #58 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 16%) and #2148 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Twins?
Twins was directed by Ivan Reitman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ghostbusters (1984), Dave (1993), Draft Day (2014).
Who stars in Twins?
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Julius Benedict; Danny DeVito as Vincent Benedict; Kelly Preston as Marnie Mason; Chloe Webb as Linda Mason; Bonnie Bartlett as Mary Ann Benedict; Marshall Bell as Webster.
What is Twins rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Twins?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10240.

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