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DRAMA . 1988 . 2h 45m . 6.9/10

Twelfth Night_

The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.

Starring Richard Briers, Tim Barker, Frances Barber
6.9/10
Rating
2h 45m
Runtime
1988
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Twelfth Night poster

The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.

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Cast
Richard Briers stars as Malvolio in Twelfth Night.
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Year context
Twelfth Night was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises her...
Twelfth Night is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 45m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
165 min (2h 45m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Twelfth Night about?
The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.
How long is Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night has a runtime of 165 minutes (2h 45m).
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
The cast of Twelfth Night includes Richard Briers, Tim Barker, Frances Barber, James Simmons, Christopher Ravenscroft.
What is the rating of Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Comedy Romance TV Movie
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