Twins (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Twins is a 1988 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $216.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1989. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Twins About?
The premise of Twins without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A genetic experiment leads to the unexpected reunion of Julius and Vincent, two brothers with vastly different personalities and appearances. The gentle, unassuming Julius and the fast-talking, ambitious Vincent embark on a comical quest to locate their birth mother. Their search is filled with humorous encounters, including dangerous hitmen, romantic interests, and a surprising amount of self-discovery, ultimately revealing the true meaning of family.
Twins Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brother
- long lost siblings
- new mexico
- lost mother
- desert island
- twins separated at birth
- brother brother relationship
- search for mother
- twins
- silencer
- killer
- catholic orphanage
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- nun
- stolen car
- male virgin
- scoundrel
- prison guard
- prison
- sneaker
- island
- suitcase
- new in town
- theft
- thief
- robber
- white coat
- stewardess
- slang
- mother son relationship
- airplane
- airport
- private jet
- cult film
- electronic music score
- parking garage
- scene during opening credits
- prologue
- flash forward
- baby
- twin brother
- twin brother twin brother relationship
- sister sister relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- surrogate mother
- top secret
- secret experiment
- secret laboratory
- laboratory
- science experiment
- professor
Twins Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Danny DeVito. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
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Director Ivan Reitman
Twins Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Twins 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 60% User score
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Twins Plot Summary
What happens in Twins from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Vincent Benedict (Danny DeVito) are unique fraternal twins, the unexpected outcome of a controversial genetics experiment. This experiment, aimed at creating the ideal child, involved the sperm donations of six different men. Their mother, Mary Ann Benedict, was led to believe that Julius had perished at birth and was completely unaware of Vincent’s existence. Similarly, Julius was misinformed about his mother’s fate, being told she died during childbirth. Meanwhile, Vincent was raised in an orphanage, discovering through a letter in his file that his mother had abandoned him. Mary Ann eventually became a successful artist, leaving behind a life shrouded in secrets.
Full summary
The whole story of Twins, scene by scene
Twins Box Office & Budget
Twins grossed $216.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 14 times what it cost. $111.9 million came from the US and Canada and $104.7 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$216.6M
14× its budget
- US & Canada
- $111.9M
- International
- $104.7M
- Budget
- $15M
Twins Awards & Nominations
Twins earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1989.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
Twins Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Arnold Schwarzenegger Saves Danny DeVito
How Well Do You Know Twins?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What unique experiment led to the birth of Julius and Vincent?
Cars in Twins
60 cars on screen, including the 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1988 Ford Mustang.
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1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Main role -
1988 Ford Mustang Main role -
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
1988 BMW 735iL E32 Minor role
Twins Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “The Experiment” and “Twiins”.
- Also known as
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- The Experiment
- Twiins
- 龙兄鼠弟
- Twins - Zwillinge
- I gemelli
- Jumeaux
- Близнецы
- Los gemelos golpean dos veces
- Ikrek
- Gémeos
- Dvojčata
- Identtiset kaksoset
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- Gemenii
- Tvillinger
- Οι Δίδυμοι
- İkizler
- תאומים
- Irmãos Gêmeos
- Gemelos
- Bliźniacy
- Близнята
- Близнаци
- 트윈스
- Dvyniai
- Egizaklar
- Dvojičky
- Dvojčka
- ツインズ
- 龍兄鼠弟
- Blizanci
- Els bessons peguen dues vegades
- แฝดผิดฝา ซ่าส์ผิดกัน
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Twins FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Twins, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twins?
Twins runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Twins released?
Twins was released on December 9, 1988.
Who directed Twins?
Twins was directed by Ivan Reitman.
More films by Ivan Reitman Who is in the cast of Twins?
Twins stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
How much did Twins make at the box office?
Twins grossed $216.6 million worldwide ($111.9 million domestic, $104.7 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Twins rated?
Twins has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Twins nominated for any awards?
Twins received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Twins have a post-credit scene?
No. Twins has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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