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The Skeleton Twins

R20141h 32mCraig Johnson
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 74

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"Family is a cruel joke."

Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.

Drama
AdulteryInfidelityNew York CitySibling RelationshipParent Child RelationshipConfessionBisexualityCowardiceRejectionDeath Of Father

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Skeleton Twins (2014) about?

Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.

Who stars in The Skeleton Twins?

The Skeleton Twins stars Bill Hader (Milo Dean), Kristen Wiig (Maggie Dean), Luke Wilson (Lance), Ty Burrell (Rich), Boyd Holbrook (Billy). The film was directed by Craig Johnson.

How long is The Skeleton Twins?

The Skeleton Twins has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated R.

Is The Skeleton Twins worth watching?

The Skeleton Twins holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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