Twins (1988) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.
Rated PG • 1988 • 1h 47m
A gentle giant discovers he has a twin brother — a short, scheming con man — and they set off to find their mother. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. PG rating is appropriate — a warm, funny odd-couple comedy.
Cast
Is Twins appropriate for kids?
A gentle giant discovers he has a twin brother — a short, scheming con man — and they set off to find their mother. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. PG rating is appropriate — a warm, funny odd-couple comedy. Read more — free account
Content severity in Twins
What happens in Twins, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Twins
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses on the platonic and familial bond between the two brothers, maintaining a tone appropriate for a broad audience. While there is minor light flirting, the film avoids provocative scenes or suggestive dialogue.
Violence and gore in Twins
The film contains several comic action sequences, including stylized fights and moments of physical comedy that are never graphic. One moderate scene involves a confrontation between the protagonists and some criminals, while the finale features slightly more intense but bloodless slapstick-style peril. Overall, the violence is typical for a 1980s PG-rated comedy and focuses more on humor than harm.
Language in Twins
The dialogue contains mild language that is consistent with its PG rating from the late 1980s. Viewers will hear a few light expletives and insults used primarily for comedic effect during the brothers' squabbles. There is no usage of strong profanity or graphic slurs throughout the runtime.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Twins
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or illicit substances depicted in the movie. While some characters may be seen in social environments where alcohol is present in the background, there is no focus on intoxication or substance abuse. The film maintains a clean, family-oriented approach to its character portrayals.
Mature themes in Twins
The film is a love letter to the odd-couple premise — Schwarzenegger and DeVito's physical contrast is the joke that never gets old. Julius's innocence and Vincent's world-weary cynicism as complementary halves. Their genuine warmth toward each other carries the film.
Scary moments in Twins
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Twins yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twins appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Twins is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. A gentle giant discovers he has a twin brother — a short, scheming con man — and they set off to find their mother. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. PG rating is appropriate — a warm, funny odd-couple comedy.
What age rating does Twins have?
Twins is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Twins about?
A gentle giant discovers he has a twin brother — a short, scheming con man — and they set off to find their mother. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. PG rating is appropriate — a warm, funny odd-couple comedy.
Is there sex or nudity in Twins?
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses on the platonic and familial bond between the two brothers, maintaining a tone appropriate for a broad audience. While there is minor light flirting, the film avoids…
How violent is Twins?
The film contains several comic action sequences, including stylized fights and moments of physical comedy that are never graphic. One moderate scene involves a confrontation between the protagonists and some criminals, while the finale features slightly more…
Is the language in Twins appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains mild language that is consistent with its PG rating from the late 1980s. Viewers will hear a few light expletives and insults used primarily for comedic effect during the brothers' squabbles. There is no usage of strong profanity or…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Twins?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or illicit substances depicted in the movie. While some characters may be seen in social environments where alcohol is present in the background, there is no focus on intoxication or substance abuse. The film…
What mature themes appear in Twins?
The film is a love letter to the odd-couple premise — Schwarzenegger and DeVito's physical contrast is the joke that never gets old. Julius's innocence and Vincent's world-weary cynicism as complementary halves. Their genuine warmth toward each other carries…
How long is Twins?
Twins runs 107 minutes, directed by Ivan Reitman, released in 1988.
Where can I read the full Twins parent guide?
Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.
Parents also checked these movies for 10-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Movies like Twins with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
Less intense movies for families
Sign up to filter
More comedy movies with parent guides
- Deadpool parent guide
- Pulp Fiction parent guide
- Forrest Gump parent guide
- The Wolf of Wall Street parent guide
- Inside Out parent guide
- Thor: Ragnarok parent guide
- Back to the Future parent guide
- Up parent guide
- Parasite parent guide
- The Truman Show parent guide
- Toy Story parent guide
- Monsters, Inc. parent guide
Romantic Comedy movies parents are checking
- The Avengers parent guide
- Avengers: Infinity War parent guide
- The Shawshank Redemption parent guide
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone parent guide
- Guardians of the Galaxy parent guide
- Mad Max: Fury Road parent guide
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers parent guide
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets parent guide
- Black Panther parent guide
- It parent guide
More movies with Bontent parent guides
- Sullivan's Travels parent guide
- An American Pickle parent guide
- Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child parent guide
- Boiling Point parent guide
- Planet Hulk parent guide
- Ophelia parent guide
- Full Speed parent guide
- Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King parent guide
- Barbie Presents: Thumbelina parent guide
- Mr. Church parent guide
- Don't Worry, I'm Fine parent guide
- The Night Before the Exams parent guide
- The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines parent guide
- Soul Kitchen parent guide
- Did You Hear About the Morgans? parent guide
- The First Beautiful Thing parent guide