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The Skeleton Twins (2014)

โ€œFamily is a cruel joke.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 720 votes 1h 32m r Drama

#148 of 309 films from 2014 #2677 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Craig Johnson ยท Written by Mark Heyman, Craig Johnson

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Overview

Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.

Cast

Bill Haderas Milo Dean
Kristen Wiigas Maggie Dean
Luke Wilsonas Lance
Ty Burrellas Rich
Boyd Holbrookas Billy
Joanna Gleasonas Judy
Kathleen Rose Perkinsas Carlie
Adriane Lenoxas Linda Essex
Sydney Lucasas Young Maggie
Eddie Schweighardtas Young Milo
Paul Castro Jr.as Eric
Benjamin McGowanas Cullen
Jennifer Smithas Bar Woman
Genevieve Adamsas Store Manager

Facts

Release dateJune 5, 2014
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,000,000
Box office$5,300,000 (5.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1571249

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Questions

How long is The Skeleton Twins?
The Skeleton Twins runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is The Skeleton Twins worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 720 votes, which places it #148 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 52%) and #2677 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Skeleton Twins?
The Skeleton Twins was directed by Craig Johnson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Alex Strangelove (2018).
Who stars in The Skeleton Twins?
Bill Hader as Milo Dean; Kristen Wiig as Maggie Dean; Luke Wilson as Lance; Ty Burrell as Rich; Boyd Holbrook as Billy; Joanna Gleason as Judy.
What is The Skeleton Twins rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Skeleton Twins?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/76899.

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