Twins

Two men share a genetic experiment that went off the rails. Julius Benedict is a carefully designed athlete raised with elite polish, while Vincent Benedict is an unintended result who grows up rough and street-smart. Their paths diverge: Julius is cultured and confident, living far from ordinary life, while Vincent is streetwise, hustling through a world of quick schemes. When a surprising family link brings them together, these mismatched brothers must reevaluate what makes a person worthwhile. The story follows their clash of manners, the comic mismatches that arise as they try to cooperate, and the chaotic slapstick that erupts when two very different worlds collide in close quarters. The film keeps the tone light while digging into what family really means. Despite the goofy setup, the movie threads in moments of genuine warmth and physical comedy that kept audiences smiling.

Directed by Ivan Reitman, Twins came from an original screenplay by William Davies, William Osborne and Timothy Harris. It arrived in 1988 and pairs Arnold Schwarzenegger with Danny DeVito in an unlikely buddy comedy that blends broad humor with heart.

Twins earned a worldwide gross of $216,614,388 against a $15 million budget, signaling strong crowd appeal across generations and cementing Reitman's knack for accessible comedies. It performed notably well overseas, expanding Schwarzenegger's appeal beyond action films.

Schwarzenegger and DeVito helped define an unlikely but effective comic duo, influencing 80s comedies built on opposite personalities. Its broad appeal made the pairing a go-to model for buddy humor and family friendly laughs, with posters and merchandise keeping them in view.

Critics praised the dynamic between the leads and the light touch with big issues like family and identity. The film uses the mismatch of personalities to examine loyalty, responsibility, and the humor found in everyday life. It remains a breezy watch that still lands with warmth.