Twelfth Night(1996)
“Never send a boy to do a man's job, especially if he's a girl.”
Overview
Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
Director
Trevor Nunn
Studio
Fine Line Features
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$33M
Cast
Helena Bonham Carter
as Olivia
Richard E. Grant
as Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Nigel Hawthorne
as Malvolio
Ben Kingsley
as Feste
Mel Smith
as Sir Toby Belch
Imelda Staunton
as Maria
Toby Stephens
as Orsino
Imogen Stubbs
as Viola
Nicholas Farrell
as Antonio
Steven Mackintosh
as Sebastian
Sidney Livingstone
as Captain
James Walker
as Priest
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$33M
Production Companies
Fine Line Features • BBC Film • Summit Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Twelfth Night?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Twelfth Night (1996).
What is Twelfth Night about?▼
Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
Who directed Twelfth Night?▼
Twelfth Night was directed by Trevor Nunn and released in 1996. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is Twelfth Night?▼
Twelfth Night has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Twelfth Night?▼
The cast of Twelfth Night includes Helena Bonham Carter as Olivia, Richard E. Grant as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Nigel Hawthorne as Malvolio, Ben Kingsley as Feste, Mel Smith as Sir Toby Belch and more.
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