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The Skeleton Twins

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
46K
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Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig in The Skeleton Twins (2014)
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Psychological DramaTragic RomanceComedyDramaRomance

Having both coincidentally cheated death on the same day, estranged twins reunite with the possibility of mending their relationship.Having both coincidentally cheated death on the same day, estranged twins reunite with the possibility of mending their relationship.Having both coincidentally cheated death on the same day, estranged twins reunite with the possibility of mending their relationship.

  • Director
    • Craig Johnson
  • Writers
    • Craig Johnson
    • Mark Heyman
  • Stars
    • Kristen Wiig
    • Bill Hader
    • Luke Wilson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    46K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Craig Johnson
    • Writers
      • Craig Johnson
      • Mark Heyman
    • Stars
      • Kristen Wiig
      • Bill Hader
      • Luke Wilson
    • 118User reviews
    • 175Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 12 nominations total

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    "Serious Question"
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    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • Maggie Dean
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Milo Dean
    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Lance
    Ty Burrell
    Ty Burrell
    • Rich Levitt
    Boyd Holbrook
    Boyd Holbrook
    • Billy
    Joanna Gleason
    Joanna Gleason
    • Judy
    Kathleen Rose Perkins
    Kathleen Rose Perkins
    • Carlie Vanderhoff
    Adriane Lenox
    Adriane Lenox
    • Dr. Linda Essex
    Sydney Lucas
    Sydney Lucas
    • Young Maggie
    Eddie Schweighardt
    Eddie Schweighardt
    • Young Milo
    Paul Castro Jr.
    Paul Castro Jr.
    • Eric Levitt
    Benjamin McGowan
    Benjamin McGowan
    • Cullen Vanderhoff
    Jennifer Smith
    • Bar Woman
    Genevieve Adams
    Genevieve Adams
    • Store Manager
    Truck Hudson
    Truck Hudson
    • Security Officer
    Cliff Moylan
    Cliff Moylan
    • Police Officer
    David Garelik
    David Garelik
    • College Dude
    • (uncredited)
    Dan Gloeckner
    Dan Gloeckner
    • The Father
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Craig Johnson
    • Writers
      • Craig Johnson
      • Mark Heyman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The scene in the dentist office was improvised.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Milo Dean: Have you read "Marley and Me?"

      Maggie Dean: Yeah. Sad.

      Milo Dean: Why is it sad?

      Maggie Dean: You don't know what happens?

      Milo Dean: No, that's why I'm reading it.

      Maggie Dean: Sorry.

      Milo Dean: What?

      Maggie Dean: Nothing.

      Milo Dean: Does the dog die at the end?

      Maggie Dean: No. I didn't say that.

      Milo Dean: The fucking dog dies at the end.

      Maggie Dean: I'm didn't - I'm not saying anything!

      Milo Dean: Look how much I had left!

      [Milo proceeds to throw the book onto the ground and sighs]

      Maggie Dean: I'm sorry I ruined it.

      Milo Dean: Maggie, I know the dog dies. Everyone knows the dog dies. It's the book where the dog dies.

      Maggie Dean: Asshole. I see you're getting your sense of humor back.

      Milo Dean: Yeah, they can't take that away from me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 5 November 2014 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Denis
      Written by Neil Levenson

      Performed by Blondie

    User reviews118

    Featured review
    8/10

    An amazing mix of comedy and drama from two Saturnday Night Live alums

    Laughing at the pain of two siblings who unknowingly attempt to kill themselves at the same time, reunite due to this tragedy after ten years of non-communication.

    With Kristen Wig in the movie, I was expecting to laugh, but I think the best laughs came from Bill Hader. His role as Milo, A gay actor who's life is know where near what he expected in high school, sets us on a whirlwind of emotions as he tries to cope with being back home after being away for so long.

    Luke Wilson's supporting role as a the likable husband to Kristen Wig's character also gave me a big chuckle as well.

    Rounding out the cast is Ty Burrell, best known for his role on Modern Family. It was cool to see him do something out of Type.

    It was weird laughing at people with such messed up lives but some say this is the secret to great comedy, that it comes from a dark place. The filmmakers were able to show light coming from this darkness and it was well played in a way that made the twin's issues relateable to us.

    It was a great drama with a lot of comedy in it, A must see.
    • bbickley13-921-58664
    • Sep 14, 2014
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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2014 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • İskelet İkizler
    • Filming locations
      • Nyack, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Duplass Brothers Productions
      • Venture Forth
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,284,309
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $380,691
      • Sep 14, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,776,640
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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