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Twins

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
144K
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POPULARITY
3,136
117
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins (1988)
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A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who turns out to be a short, womanizing, small-time crook.A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who turns out to be a short, womanizing, small-time crook.A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who turns out to be a short, womanizing, small-time crook.

  • Director
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Writers
    • William Davies
    • William Osborne
    • Timothy Harris
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Danny DeVito
    • Kelly Preston
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    144K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,136
    117
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • William Davies
      • William Osborne
      • Timothy Harris
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Danny DeVito
      • Kelly Preston
    • 159User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Julius Benedict
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Vincent Benedict
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Marnie Mason
    Chloe Webb
    Chloe Webb
    • Linda Mason
    Bonnie Bartlett
    Bonnie Bartlett
    • Mary Ann Benedict
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Webster
    Trey Wilson
    Trey Wilson
    • Beetroot McKinley
    David Caruso
    David Caruso
    • Al Greco
    Hugh O'Brian
    Hugh O'Brian
    • Granger
    Tony Jay
    Tony Jay
    • Werner
    Nehemiah Persoff
    Nehemiah Persoff
    • Mitchell Traven
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Burt Klane
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Bob Klane
    • (as Thom McCleister)
    David Efron
    • Morris Klane
    Peter Dvorsky
    Peter Dvorsky
    • Peter Garfield
    Robert Harper
    Robert Harper
    • Gilbert Larsen
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Miss Busby
    Lora Milligan
    • Stewardess
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • William Davies
      • William Osborne
      • Timothy Harris
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    User reviews159

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    6Smells_Like_Cheese

    A fun little and big comedy!

    Now, I was only 3 when this movie was released, so obviously I couldn't see it in the theater, it never really got brought up in my house, I don't even know anyone who has seen this movie. But I watched I love the 80's one time and they brought up this movie and it looked pretty funny. It had some really nice comedic moments with both Arnold and Danny, they were both so naturally funny and clicked so well together, you'd almost believe they were related, they were so in sync.

    It's about Arnold and Danny being separated at birth, it was meant for only Arnold to be born and just turn into the perfect human being, he pretty much is, he's kind, sensitive, funny, and disciplined. But there was a side effect and all the badness was born into Danny, Arnold learns he has a brother and flies to New York to see him. Arnold is more obvious as the one who wants a family while Danny is just trying to get his way out of debt with the Mafia.

    Twins is a fun little comedy that I think anyone could enjoy. Although, it's not my favorite comedy with either Danny or Arnold, they still had so much fun that you couldn't resist this film. Especially how Arnold sings "That good ol' rock -n- roll", just hilarious!

    6/10
    7mallorb

    the Duo

    Arnold and Danny working together as twins in this movie is hilarious! Something about the two of them works for this movie! They are really fun together. I love the 80s and for an out-there movie plot they made this movie a lot of fun.
    8alan997

    Pretty much faultless - 5.9? How come?

    I don't do IMDb reviews. I drop by all the time, and when I've just sen a movie, I often drop by with my prediction...and though I say so myself, I've got pretty good over the years. I guess 6.3, it's a 6.5; I guess 7.2, it's a 7.0.

    Just watched Twins for the first time in 20 years and came in with my prediction of 8.1 and what the...? 5.9? You have got to be kidding! Of its genre, Twins is damn near perfect. Great idea, brilliantly executed. An excellent script, with great one-liners and terrific plot twists along the way. And above all, one of the best buddy-twosomes outside of 48 Hours. How this ended up under 6 just defeats me.

    I was so amazed - and indignant - that I ended up doing my first IMDb review in years, in the hopes it might ease the score just a bit closer to where it deserves to be - which is 8, minimum. If you don't enjoy Twins, check for a pulse.
    Op_Prime

    Schwarzenegger and DeVito twins? Stranger things have happened.

    Twins is a hilarious film and one of DeVito and Schwarzenegger's best films of all. Schwarzenegger is the kind of actor that can act in serious movies and funny movies. He certainly proves he can do that in this movie. And DeVito is just perfect for his role. From start to finish, Twins is a hilarious movie that makes your sides ache with laughter.
    tfrizzell

    My Rating: A Pair of Twins.

    Part of a genetic experiment and separated at birth, twins Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito meet at last some 30 years later and hilarious situations follow. A sophomoric idea turns out to work beautifully due to the performances of the film's two leads. Just enough suspense is created as the two look for their long lost mother and DeVito gets into hot water when he steals a car that has some very valuable cargo in the trunk. A nice little entertaining film that serves its purpose well. 4 stars out of 5.

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    • Trivia
      The money was not available to pay to the two main stars and the director their normal fees. They decided to split a percentage of the gross profits between the three of them and ended up making more than they would have made taking their fees upfront because the film was such a hit.
    • Goofs
      Julius made Vincent return the money, but to whom? The money came from Beetroot, who was killed.
    • Quotes

      Julius Benedict: I did nothing. The pavement was his enemy.

    • Crazy credits
      The Title "Twins" appears with two "i" (one of them is smaller than the other one) referring to the appearance of the two main characters.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Naked Gun/Dakota/Mississippi Burning/Vincent (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Twins
      Performed by Philip Bailey and Little Richard

      Written by Skip Scarborough and Lorrin Bates (as Lorrin 'Smokey' Bates)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gemelos
    • Filming locations
      • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Taos, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $111,938,388
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,174,980
      • Dec 11, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $216,614,388
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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