Twister is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Twister rated?

Twister is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Twister (1996) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.6 from 4,056 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: May 10, 1996
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 4,056 votes
Director: Jan de Bont
Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is Twister?: Twister is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Twister rated?: Twister is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Twister a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Twister?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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