Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Movie

The Twins (1981): Cast

The Twins (1981) movie poster

The Twins is a 1981 film directed by Þráinn Bertelsson, starring Egill Ólafsson as Pabbi, Gísli Halldórsson and Sólrún Yngvadóttir. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Twins (1981) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Original language
Icelandic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Twins About?

The premise of The Twins without spoilers.

Twins Jon Oddur and Jon Bjarni are typical boys who swing between harmless mischief and genuine innocence, easily winning hearts. Their family includes half‑sister Anna Jane, a disorganized teen, and Mike’s little sister who constantly struggles with potty training. Sofía, the housekeeper, watches the boys while their parents work, an essential part of the household.

The Twins Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • twins
  • coming of age
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Twins Cast & Characters

Egill Ólafsson leads the cast as Pabbi, with Gísli Halldórsson as Kormákur Afi and Sólrún Yngvadóttir as Soffía. Directed by Þráinn Bertelsson; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Twins

· 3 more
From the director

More from Þráinn Bertelsson

More films directed by Þráinn Bertelsson: A Policeman’s Life and New Life.

Full filmography

Seen The Twins?

FAQ

The Twins FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Twins, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Twins?

The Twins runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Twins released?

The Twins was released in 1981.

Who directed The Twins?

The Twins was directed by Þráinn Bertelsson.

More films by Þráinn Bertelsson

Who is in the cast of The Twins?

The Twins stars Egill Ólafsson as Pabbi, Gísli Halldórsson as Kormákur Afi and Sólrún Yngvadóttir as Soffía, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Twins have a post-credit scene?

No. The Twins has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Twins in?

The original language of The Twins is Icelandic.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app