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title: "Twisters"
year: 2024
kind: "film"
canonical: "https://film.one/film/twisters"
fi1m_id: "twisters"
imdb_id: "tt12584954"
tmdb_id: 718821
wikidata_id: "Q115932556"
fi1m_score: 64
critics_score: 68
critics_reviews: 22
published: "2026-09-09"
updated: "2026-10-06T12:12:31.739498+00:00"
region: "US"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Twisters (2024)

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung · 2h 03m · MPA PG-13 · Action, Thriller

## Identity

Twisters

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/twisters
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** twisters
- **IMDb ID:** tt12584954
- **TMDB ID:** 718821
- **Wikidata ID:** Q115932556
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12584954/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/718821, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115932556

**Fi1m score: 64** · Critics 68 from 22 reviews

*In a sentence:* Two hours of people driving fast towards the weather and then stopping to talk about their feelings

> Lee Isaac Chung’s sequel builds frightening storms and then keeps switching them off so its characters can be sad. Glen Powell is a proper film star; the script around him is the one you have seen before, only gloomier.

## Synopsis

Kate, a young Oklahoma storm chaser, believes a tornado can be broken up by feeding it the right chemicals. She tests the idea with a van full of friends, and the experiment goes wrong. Years later she is working in a New York weather office when Javi, who was there that day, arrives with a new radar system and asks her back for one week of storm season. In Oklahoma she crosses paths with Tyler, a chaser who films himself driving into tornadoes for an online following and sells merchandise out of his truck. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos lead the cast; Lee Isaac Chung directs from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith.

## Review

Twenty-eight years after *Twister*, Lee Isaac Chung goes back to Oklahoma to point trucks at the weather. Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a student chaser with a theory that a tornado can be broken up by feeding it the right chemicals; she tests it in the opening minutes with a van full of friends, and it goes badly. Years on she is reading radar in a New York office when Javi (Anthony Ramos) turns up with a new scanning system and a job. Back in Oklahoma she meets Tyler (Glen Powell), who drives into storms for an online audience and sells T-shirts from his truck. The film is about whether she gets back in the van.

The storms are good. Dan Mindel shoots Oklahoma as a flat green table under a sky that takes up two thirds of the frame, so we see the weather coming from a long way off and can do nothing about it, which is roughly the position of everyone on screen. When a funnel touches down the light goes the colour of a bruise and the sound becomes a roar with no edges. The rodeo sequence, in which a crowd learns too late what the sirens are for, is the best thing here. Chung stays on the ground with the people and does not cut to the funnel from above until it is on top of them. We were frightened, properly, hands on the armrest, and it was the noise that did it more than the picture.

Powell is the reason to stay. He plays Tyler as a man who knows how handsome he is and has decided to be pleasant about it, talking nonsense with total conviction and then turning out to have read the papers Kate assumes he has not. He is the only person in the film who seems to be enjoying the storms, and since we are meant to enjoy them too, every scene without him has a hole in it. Brandon Perea, as his cameraman Boone, gets most of the jokes Powell does not and lands them.

The trouble is the script, by Mark L. Smith from a story by Joseph Kosinski, which has decided that a film about tornadoes needs to be about grief. Kate is written as a wound with a driving licence. Edgar-Jones plays her with intelligence and restraint, and for long stretches she has nothing to do but look at the sky and remember. The film keeps stopping the chase so she can be sad in a doorway, or so the money behind Javi’s operation, in the person of David Corenswet’s Scott, can explain itself, and each time it stops it takes a while to get moving again. There is a speech about the storms getting worse and more frequent, and the two words that would explain why are never said; the film nods at the idea and drives on.

Benjamin Wallfisch’s score does its work under the storms, low brass and climbing strings, and steps aside elsewhere, because whenever the wind drops a country song starts, and there are many. Terilyn A. Shropshire cuts the chases with real clarity; we always know which truck is which and how far the funnel is from it. Patrick M. Sullivan Jr. builds the small towns as real places with churches and diners, then knocks them down, and the wreckage has a weight the plot never matches. Eunice Jera Lee puts Tyler in denim a size too tight and Kate in the fleece of someone who has stopped expecting to have fun.

*Twister* had Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton arguing about their divorce while a cow flew past, and it knew that the arguing was the film and the cow was the reward. *Twisters* has the reward and cannot decide what the film is. Powell and Edgar-Jones are good together in the handful of scenes the script allows, but the plot keeps them in separate trucks most of the time.

See it for the rodeo, for Powell, and for the sound, which means see it big if you can. At home the storms shrink to something you can sit through calmly, and the talking between them grows in proportion. It runs 123 minutes and carries a 12A, and it opened in UK cinemas on 17 July 2024.

*Fi1m score 64, published 9 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find Twisters an enjoyable throwback that does its job without quite exceeding it, and the spread is wide: two five-star raves sit alongside a handful of reviews that rate it poor. The praise clusters on the storm sequences, which nearly everyone calls convincing and frightening, and on Glen Powell, whose self-aware performance is singled out even by reviews that like little else. Daisy Edgar-Jones divides opinion more; Paste calls her miscast and finds no chemistry between the leads, against the grain of most reviews, which find the pairing easy and likeable.

The reservations gather around the writing. Several critics describe the characters as thin and the material about trauma, corporate motives and climate as a poor fit for a summer blockbuster; The New Yorker argues that shifting attention to ethics makes the tornadoes look merely destructive rather than awesome. Sight and Sound notes the film never mentions climate change; NME credits it with ecological awareness.

## Straight answers

**Is Twisters worth watching?**

*Twisters* is worth watching for anyone who wants two hours of frightening storms and Glen Powell enjoying himself, and we scored it 64. The chases are clear and loud and the rodeo sequence is properly scary, but the script keeps stopping so Daisy Edgar-Jones can be sad in a doorway. See it big; at home the storms shrink and the talking grows.

**How long is Twisters, and what is it rated?**

*Twisters* runs 2h 03m and is rated PG-13 by the MPA in the US. It is an action and thriller film.

**Where can I watch Twisters in the US?**

*Twisters* is streaming on Hulu and Disney+ in the US, and it is also available to rent from Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV from $3.99. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Twisters, and is it suitable for children?**

*Twisters* carries a 12A and is frightening in the way a good disaster film should be, with a roar of sound and towns knocked flat, but nothing gorier than that. The rodeo sequence, in which a crowd learns too late what the sirens mean, had us gripping the armrest and may be too much for younger children. Teenagers and most older children will be fine.

**How does Twisters compare to Take Shelter?**

*Twisters* and [*Take Shelter*](https://film.one/film/take-shelter) are both about storms, but only one is about the weather. Chung's film builds huge, loud tornadoes and then keeps switching them off to talk about grief; Nichols's film puts the dread inside Michael Shannon and lets it grow slowly, sometimes too slowly. *Take Shelter* is the better film for a patient viewer; *Twisters* is the one for a loud evening.

**What should I watch after Twisters?**

After *Twisters*, try [*Twister*](https://film.one/film/twister) (1996, Fi1m 64): The original: a divorce, a flying cow, and Bill Paxton looking at the sky. Then [*Take Shelter*](https://film.one/film/take-shelter) (2011, Fi1m 83): Michael Shannon dreams of storms; the dread is in him, not the weather; and [*The Wages of Fear*](https://film.one/film/the-wages-of-fear) (1953, Fi1m 90): Men drive trucks full of explosives over bad roads; nobody talks about feelings.

### Reviews we read (25)

- **Empire**, Beth Webb (85/100, inferred): Twisters is celebrated as a gripping old-school movie event with rousing action, lived-in characters, and strong star power from its leads. The review praises director Lee Isaac Chung’s handling of the material, the chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, and the visceral storm sequences. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/twisters/)
- **Evening Standard**, Maddy Mussen (85/100, inferred): Twisters is hailed as a thrilling, smarter-than-it-seems blockbuster with strong action, writing, and tight pacing that leaves viewers wanting more. The review singles out the natural chemistry between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones and the enjoyable ensemble cast as key strengths. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/twisters-review-2024-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones-anthony-ramos-twister-1996-b1171433.html)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Katie Walsh (85/100, inferred): The critic praises Chung for delivering a supremely entertaining summer blockbuster that expands on the original with thematic heft, strong chemistry between the leads, and emotional depth from Edgar-Jones. The action sequences, especially the opening, stand out as highlights. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-07-18/twisters-review-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones-anthony-ramos-lee-isaac-chung)
- **The Independent** (80/100, inferred): The review praises Twisters as a smart, old-school sequel that recalls the capable scientist heroes of the original while delivering sensory thrills. It highlights the charismatic leads Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, sharp editing, and a sense of community and resilience amid the chaos. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/twisters-review-movie-b2577359.html)
- **The New York Times**, Alissa Wilkinson (75/100, inferred): The critic finds the film fails to fully capitalize on its leads' chemistry but succeeds as an entertaining disaster movie with strong set pieces and danger. Chung's direction brings a contemporary, grounded Midwest perspective rooted in his background. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/movies/twisters-review-monster.html)
- **Total Film**, Jamie Graham (75/100, inferred): The review notes Glen Powell’s continued rise as a star in this fun, effects-driven sequel that delivers on big-screen thrills. It highlights the whirlwind chemistry and spectacle while positioning the film as a solid summer popcorn entertainment. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/action-movies/twisters-review/)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw (65/100, inferred): The critic calls it a serviceable disaster sequel from the Minari director, delivering teeth-rattling effects and spectacle as buildings are torn apart, but notes the thin science premise and fine but unremarkable chemistry between leads. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jul/21/twisters-review-90s-tornado-blockbuster-gets-second-wind-with-teeth-rattling-sequel-daisy-edgar-jones-lee-isaac-chung)
- **Little White Lies**, Hannah Strong (3/3/2): Chung's shift to a big-budget sequel lacks the emotional depth of Minari and feels like a load of hot air overall. It has moments but is ultimately more drizzle than storm. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/twisters)
- **Radio Times** (3/5): Chung's serviceable summer spectacle never fully resolves its tonal mix of romance, thriller and disaster elements. Likeable leads and some spectacle are undercut by a lack of purpose. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/twisters-review-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones/)
- **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (3/5): Chung clears a low bar with peppy cast, streamlined story and impressive VFX cyclones for an enjoyably old-school blockbuster. It may not sweep you away but delivers mayhem. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/twisters-review-2024)
- **Sight and Sound** (40/100, inferred): The film relies on thin characters and disaster-movie clichés between set pieces, with no mention of climate change. It prioritises spectacle over substance despite charming leads. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/twisters-whirlwind-disaster-movie-cliches)
- **The i Paper**, Francesca Steele (40/100, inferred): The film is critiqued for lacking the simple charm of its predecessor, with overly convoluted plot points about trauma, climate, and corporate motives that feel mismatched to a summer blockbuster. While the special effects are spectacular and the leads have good chemistry, it ultimately fails to blow the critic away. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/twisters-review-wont-blow-away-3161844)
- **The New Yorker**, Richard Brody (40/100, inferred): The critic notes the sequel shifts focus from visceral spectacle to emotional stakes and ethical issues around storm chasing and science, making tornadoes seem primarily destructive rather than awesome. Characters remain underdeveloped, leaving the central performances and romance feeling hollow. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/07/29/twisters-movie-review)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney: The film is a middling sequel that unleashes fierce weather but lacks genuine excitement and incremental buildup in its storm sequences. It benefits from Chung's feel for rural Oklahoma geography and the sorrow shown toward devastated small communities. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/twisters-review-daisy-edgar-jones-glen-powell-anthony-ramos-lee-isaac-chung-1235944047/)
- **The Times** (★★★★☆): The critic praises the slick, richly satisfying sequel as far superior to the 1996 original, highlighting elegant direction, strong performances especially from Daisy Edgar-Jones, and an eye-popping climax with clever set pieces. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/twisters-film-review-daisy-edgar-jones-glen-powell-ch23h0t5f)
- **Vulture**, Alison Willmore: The sequel underwhelms by trying to be serious about a frivolous story, foregrounding tedious emotional trauma at the expense of lively storm spectacle. Glen Powell stands out with his charismatic, self-aware performance as the tornado wrangler. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-twisters-needs-to-be-either-smarter-or-dumber.html)
- **HeyUGuys**, Linda Marric (5/5): The critic finds the film a hugely entertaining white-knuckle ride that blends adrenaline with emotional depth and classic romcom elements, calling it a must-see summer blockbuster with soul. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/twisters-review/)
- **NME**, Jordan Bassett (5/5): Twisters is a wildly entertaining 90s-style blockbuster that delivers dazzling set-pieces and celebrates the idea of big-screen spectacle. It combines clever scripting, heart, ecological awareness and an excellent cast into the most fun film of the year. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/twisters-review-glen-powell-daisy-edgar-jones-3775155)
- **Collider**, Jeff Ewing (8/10): The critic finds Twisters a thrilling crowd-pleaser that captures the awe and terror of tornadoes while echoing themes from the original. Chung's direction and the leads' performances are praised, though some plotlines and character arcs feel underdeveloped. [Read](https://collider.com/twisters-review-glen-powell/)
- **Den of Geek**, David Crow (4/5): Twisters recaptures the simple pleasures of 1990s high-concept popcorn thrills through strong casting and effective spectacle. Chung's direction channels the original's formula into an entertaining modern context focused on the leads' chemistry and escalating storm sequences. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/twisters-review-a-90s-throwback/)
- **The Wrap** (80/100, inferred): The critic praises it as a breath of fresh air, recapturing the breezy charms of the original with strong character focus and personality. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/twisters-review-glen-powell/)
- **/Film**, Jeremy Mathai (7/10): The critic calls it a satisfying, crowd-pleasing throwback that makes up for lacking originality with sincerity, big-screen action, and a Spielbergian sense of awe, while praising Glen Powell's star turn. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/1623234/twisters-review-90s-blockbusters-heartfelt-spielbergian-sequel/)
- **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (60/100, inferred): Twisters delivers thrilling huge-scale set pieces with practical and digital effects that create real tension and spectacle. The story and character development feel generic and underdeveloped compared to the action, making it an effective but unremarkable summer blockbuster. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a61541964/twisters-review/)
- **Paste**, Brianna Zigler (5.5/10): The critic calls Twisters a breezy, fun disaster film with impressive tornado effects and Glen Powell's star power, but faults the lack of chemistry between leads, shallow characters, and miscasting of Daisy Edgar-Jones. It lacks the emotional anchor and ensemble charm of the 1996 original. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/lee-isaac-chung/twisters-review)
- **Deadline**, Damon Wise (40/100, inferred): The critic finds the film offers spectacle but little substance, criticizing the creaky dialogue and lack of investment in the plot, while noting it's hard to see who it's for beyond fans of the original. [Read](https://deadline.com/2024/07/twisters-review-disaster-movie-reboot-daisy-edgar-jones-glen-powell-spectacle-but-little-substance-1236005954/)

## Details

- **Director:** Lee Isaac Chung
- **Director:** Lee Isaac Chung
- **Screenplay:** Mark L. Smith
- **Story:** Joseph Kosinski
- **Cinematography:** Dan Mindel
- **Editor:** Terilyn A. Shropshire
- **Music:** Benjamin Wallfisch
- **Production design:** Patrick M. Sullivan Jr.
- **Costume design:** Eunice Jera Lee
- **Producer:** Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley
- **Cast:** Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate; Glen Powell as Tyler; Anthony Ramos as Javi; Brandon Perea as Boone; Maura Tierney as Cathy; Harry Hadden-Paton as Ben; Sasha Lane as Lily; Daryl McCormack as Jeb
- **Runtime:** 2h 03m
- **Certificate (MPA):** PG-13
- **Release (the US):** 19 July 2024
- **Genres:** Action, Thriller
- **Budget:** $155 million
- **Box office:** $372 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZbEi95SuMg

## Where to watch in the US

- Hulu: streaming, uhd
- Disney+: add-on, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: rent $3.99, uhd
- Apple TV: rent $3.99, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: buy $12.99, uhd
- Apple TV: buy $12.99, hd

*Checked 2026-09-10.*

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## If you liked this

- *Twister* (1996), Fi1m 64: The original: a divorce, a flying cow, and Bill Paxton looking at the sky. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/twister.md)
- *Take Shelter* (2011), Fi1m 83: Michael Shannon dreams of storms; the dread is in him, not the weather. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/take-shelter.md)
- *The Wave* (2015): A Norwegian fjord, a rockslide, a family, and a ten-minute warning.
- *The Wages of Fear* (1953), Fi1m 90: Men drive trucks full of explosives over bad roads; nobody talks about feelings. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-wages-of-fear.md)
- *Minari* (2020), Fi1m 84: Chung’s earlier film, about a Korean family farming in Arkansas, small and exact. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/minari.md)

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