“Twister” is a 1996 American disaster film directed by Jan de Bont, featuring Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding, a storm chaser dedicated to studying tornadoes, and Bill Paxton as Bill Harding, her estranged husband and fellow storm chaser. The film follows their perilous journey through Oklahoma’s Tornado Alley, aiming to deploy a revolutionary device designed to enhance tornado forecasting.

The narrative centers on Dr. Jo Harding, who, alongside her team, confronts the challenges of capturing data from violent tornadoes. Their mission is to deploy “Dorothy,” a device intended to improve tornado prediction accuracy. The film explores themes of resilience, teamwork, and the human spirit’s confrontation with nature’s fury.

“Twister” was released on May 10, 1996, and achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $494 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $92 million. The film was praised for its groundbreaking special effects and intense action sequences, contributing to its status as one of the highest-grossing films of 1996.