Twinless

Winner of two awards at Sundance Film Festival, James Sweeney’s film is an unpredictable and original comedy about grieving, starring a never-better Dylan O’Brien.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    James Sweeney

  • With

    Dylan O’Brien, James Sweeney, Aisling Franciosi

  • USA 2025. 100min

  • Courtesy of

    Park Circus

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    BBFC18

Introduction

After Roman’s identical twin brother dies, he finds solace in a support group for bereaved twins. He meets Dennis, who is everything Roman is not – confident, gay and successfully processing his grief. A friendship quickly forms, but it soon becomes clear Dennis is keeping a secret. Veering between a nuanced depiction of grief and a laugh-out-loud bromance, Sweeney’s film is an exhilaratingly chaotic and wild ride.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Content warning

Contains scenes of sex.

Contains flashing images.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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