Twelfth Night (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1987, Twelfth Night is a notable film directed by Neil Armfield, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino sends her to help him woo the Lady Olivia, who doesn't want the Duke, but finds that she likes the new messenger the Duke's sending. Then, of course, Viola's brother shows up, and merry hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Olivia's uncle and his cohorts are trying to find some way to get back at Olivia's officious majordomo, Malvolio.
Who’s in it. Twelfth Night stars Gillian Jones as Viola, Sebastian, Cesario, Ivar Kants as Orsino, Jacquy Phillips as Countess Olivia and Peter Cummins as Malvolio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Twelfth Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelfth Night page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelfth Night (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelfth Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelfth Night worth watching?
- Twelfth Night holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelfth Night?
- Twelfth Night stars Gillian Jones, Ivar Kants, Jacquy Phillips, Peter Cummins and Kerry Walker.