Twister (movie) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Jan de Bont |
| Produced by | Ian Bryce Michael Crichton Kathleen Kennedy |
| Written by | Michael Crichton Anne-Marie Martin |
| Starring | Helen Hunt Bill Paxton Jami Gertz Cary Elwes Philip Seymour Hoffman Alan Ruck |
| Music by | Van Halen Flea Mark Mancina Anthony Kiedis (uncredited) Dave Navarro (uncredited) Chad Smith (uncredited) Gioacchino Rossini Ennio Morricone |
| Cinematography | Jack N. Green |
| Editing by | Michael Kahn |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. (USA) Universal Studios (non-USA) |
| Release date(s) | May 10, 1996 |
| Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Budget | US$92,000,000 (estimated) |
| Money made | $494,471,524 |
Twister is an exciting 1996 American disaster movie that takes place in Oklahoma. It stars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as "storm chasers." These are people who follow dangerous tornadoes to study them and learn more about how they work. The movie was directed by Jan de Bont and was based on a story by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin.
Twister is famous for a scene where a cow flies through the air during a tornado! This moment has been copied and made fun of in many other movies and shows. Did you know that Twister was one of the first movies ever released on DVD?
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Chasing Tornadoes in Twister
Twister tells the story of a group of brave scientists. They are called storm chasers. Their goal is to understand tornadoes better. They want to create a warning system. This system would give people more time to find safety. The movie is full of thrilling scenes. The characters drive right into the path of huge tornadoes. They use special equipment to gather information.
What's the Story About?
The main characters are Jo Harding (played by Helen Hunt) and Bill Harding (played by Bill Paxton). They are a divorced couple who used to chase storms together. Bill has moved on and is about to marry someone new. But Jo needs his help for one last mission. She wants to use a device called D.O.R.O.T.H.Y. This device can release small sensors into a tornado. These sensors would collect important data.
As they chase storms, they face many dangers. They also compete with another team of storm chasers. This other team is led by Jonas Miller (played by Cary Elwes). Jonas is trying to steal their ideas. The movie shows the power of nature. It also shows the courage of people who study it.
Meet the Main Characters
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Twister:
- Helen Hunt as Jo Harding: A determined storm chaser who leads the team.
- Bill Paxton as Bill Harding: Jo's ex-husband and a former storm chaser.
- Jami Gertz as Melissa Reeves: Bill's new fiancée.
- Cary Elwes as Jonas Miller: A rival storm chaser.
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as 'Dusty': A fun and energetic member of Jo's team.
- Alan Ruck as 'Rabbit': Another member of the storm chasing team.
- Lois Smith as Aunt Meg: Jo's kind aunt who lives in Oklahoma.
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Although criticized in other aspects, Twister was acclaimed for its impressive special effects, resulting in Oscar nominations for both its sound and visuals.
