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Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

“You're travelling through another dimension. A dimension, not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Next stop, the Twi”

6.5/10 · 839 votes 1h 41m pg FantasyHorrorScience-fiction

#28 of 39 films from 1983 #631 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, John Landis · Written by George Clayton Johnson, John Landis, Melissa Mathison, Richard Matheson

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Overview

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."

Cast

Dan Aykroydas Passenger
Albert Brooksas Driver
Scatman Crothersas Mr. Bloom
John Lithgowas Valentine
Vic Morrowas Bill
Kathleen Quinlanas Helen Foley
Charles Hallahanas Ray
Doug McGrathas Larry
Murray Mathesonas Mr. Agee
Bill Quinnas Mr. Conroy
Helen Shawas Mrs. Dempsey
Selma Diamondas Mrs. Weinstein
Peter Broccoas Mr. Mute
Martin Garneras Mr. Weinstein

Facts

Release dateJune 24, 1983
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresFantasy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$29,450,920 (2.9× budget)
IMDbtt0086491

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Questions

How long is Twilight Zone: The Movie?
Twilight Zone: The Movie runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Twilight Zone: The Movie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 839 votes, which places it #28 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 31%) and #631 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Twilight Zone: The Movie?
Twilight Zone: The Movie was directed by Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, John Landis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983), Saving Private Ryan (1998).
Who stars in Twilight Zone: The Movie?
Dan Aykroyd as Passenger; Albert Brooks as Driver; Scatman Crothers as Mr. Bloom; John Lithgow as Valentine; Vic Morrow as Bill; Kathleen Quinlan as Helen Foley.
What is Twilight Zone: The Movie rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Twilight Zone: The Movie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2120.

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