---
title: "Twister"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/twister-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 77780
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Twister (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/twister-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Twister is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Vestron Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An oddball Kansas family becomes trapped together in their farmhouse by an impending storm."

### Why Watch
- Features an eccentric family dynamic on a Kansas farm
- Includes a diverse mix of family members and visitors

### Caveats & Content Note
- The family is trapped in their farmhouse during the story
- Tone & Suitability: The film features dramatic and comedic elements involving an eccentric family.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, quirky, windy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Almereyda
- **Networks / Studios**: Vestron Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harry Dean Stanton** as *Cleveland*
- **Suzy Amis** as *Maureen Cleveland*
- **Crispin Glover** as *Howdy*
- **Jenny Wright** as *Stephanie*
- **Dylan McDermott** as *Chris*
- **Charlayne Woodard** as *Lola*
- **Lois Chiles** as *Virginia*
- **William S. Burroughs** as *Man in Barn*
- **David Brown** as *Bob Breevort*
- **Tim Robbins** as *Jeff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Twister?
The film was released on 06/30/1989 in the US.

### Q: What genres are associated with Twister?
The film is categorized under drama and comedy.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place on a Kansas farm where an oddball family is trapped in their farmhouse.

### Q: Who is the patriarch of the family?
The patriarch is a retired soda pop tycoon currently dating a children's TV evangelist.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Twister — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/77780)
- [Twister (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twister_(1996_film))
- [Twister (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twister_(film))
- [Twister (1996 movie) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twister_(1996_movie))
- [Twister (1996) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117998/)
- [Watch Twister | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/1072385)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*