"Twister" is a 1996 American disaster film directed by Jan de Bont and produced by Steven Spielberg. The movie revolves around a group of storm chasers who attempt to track and study tornadoes while also dealing with personal conflicts and rivalries.
The main characters are Jo Harding (played by Helen Hunt) and Bill Harding (played by Bill Paxton), former storm chasers who are now divorced but still have a shared passion for tornadoes. Jo has developed an experimental device, called Dorothy, designed to release sensors into a tornado's path to gather data. When a series of powerful tornadoes threatens their area, Jo and Bill team up with their fellow storm chasers to deploy Dorothy and gather critical information.
As they pursue the tornadoes, they face numerous challenges, including dangerous weather conditions, rival storm chasers, and personal demons. Along the way, they must confront their past and come to terms with their feelings for each other.
"Twister" was a commercial success, grossing over $494 million worldwide. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its groundbreaking special effects and thrilling action sequences but criticized its thin plot and character development. Despite its flaws, "Twister" remains a beloved classic among fans of disaster films.