Twelve Monkeys
"The future is history."
Originally released in 1995. Twelve Monkeys is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by Terry Gilliam. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt
Synopsis
In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities. But when Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990 instead of 1996, he's arrested and locked up in a mental hospital. There he meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly and the son of a famous virus expert who may hold the key to the Army of the 12 Monkeys; thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (8,850 votes)
Budget
$29M
Production budget
Box Office
$168.8M
5.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $29,000,000
- Revenue
- $168,841,459
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Atlas Entertainment
- Classico
- Twelve Monkeys Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelve Monkeys about?
In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survi...
Who directed Twelve Monkeys?
Twelve Monkeys was directed by Terry Gilliam.
How long is Twelve Monkeys?
Twelve Monkeys has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Twelve Monkeys released?
Twelve Monkeys was released on December 29, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelve Monkeys?
The main cast of Twelve Monkeys includes Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, David Morse.
Is Twelve Monkeys worth watching?
Twelve Monkeys has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 8,850 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.