The Twonky (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1953, The Twonky is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Arch Oboler, running about 72 minutes. “Out of Your Own Tomorrow... Out of Time and Space a Fearsome Power!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.
Who’s in it. The Twonky stars Hans Conried as Kerry West, Janet Warren as Carolyn West, Gloria Blondell as Eloise and William H. Lynn as Coach Trout, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, The Twonky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twonky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twonky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twonky (1953)?
- In US, The Twonky is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Twonky worth watching?
- The Twonky holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Twonky?
- The Twonky stars Hans Conried, Janet Warren, Gloria Blondell, William H. Lynn and Edwin Max.
- When was The Twonky released?
- The Twonky was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.