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The Twits

"Once upon a time, there were two terrible Twits... But now, they've met their match."

2025 1h 39m EN
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4.7
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β˜…5.9TMDB Β· 127πŸ₯«50%Rotten Tomatoes●48Metacriticβ˜…4.7IMDB Β· 4,756
AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy
Synopsis
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When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.

β€œOnce upon a time, there were two terrible Twits... But now, they've met their match.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Phil Johnston
Writers
Phil Johnston, Meg Favreau, Kirk DeMicco
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Oli Julian. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Erika Dapkewicz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Once upon a time, there were two terrible Twits... But now, they've met their match.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0498396 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Phil Johnston directs. Oli Julian scores. Erika Dapkewicz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released last year.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 3Original score by Oli Julian. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Erika Dapkewicz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "Once upon a time, there were two terrible Twits... But now, they've met their match.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0498396 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score
Oli Julian
Editing
Erika Dapkewicz
Production design
RΓ©mi Salmon
Runtime
99 min Β· 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG
Rotten Tomatoes
50% πŸ₯« Rotten
Metacritic
48/100
IMDB rating
4.7/10 Β· 4,756 votes
MPAA
PG

Awards

4 nominations total

Also by

Phil Johnston

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Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Jellyfish Pictures

    Jellyfish Pictures

    GB

  • The Roald Dahl Story Company

    The Roald Dahl Story Company

    GB

  • Netflix Animation Studios

    Netflix Animation Studios

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerMaggie Malone
  • Co-DirectorTodd Demong
  • ProducerPhil Johnston
  • NovelRoald Dahl
  • Visual Effects Technical DirectorValentin Beaumont
  • SongsHayley Williams
  • SongsDavid Byrne
  • Executive ProducerLara Breay
  • Executive ProducerMary Coleman
  • Executive ProducerNatalie Fischer
  • Executive ProducerJulie Lockhart
  • Executive ProducerElisabeth Murdoch
  • Executive ProducerSarah Smith
  • Executive ProducerJohn H. Williams
  • EditorErika Dapkewicz
  • CastingCymbre Walk
  • ProducerDaisy May West
  • Co-DirectorKatie Shanahan
  • Line ProducerCraig Rittenbaum
  • Production DesignRΓ©mi Salmon
  • VFX SupervisorKirk Garfield
  • Animation DirectorJack Kasprzak
  • Art DirectionFernando Peque
  • Production ManagerBianca K. Dansoh

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on children's book
  • duringcreditsstinger
  • 3d animation

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2025-10-13PGΒ· Animation Is Film Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2025-10-17PG
  • Digital2025-10-17PGΒ· Netflix

Also known as

International titles

  • Os PestesBR
  • Π’Π²ΠΈΡ‚Ρ‹RU
  • ВвитсыRU

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