Twelve Monkeys
"The future is history."
Science FictionThrillerMystery
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.
🎬 DirectorTerry Gilliam
📅 Release1995-12-29
🌍 CountryUnited States of America
🗣 LanguageEnglish, French
🏢 StudioUniversal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Classico
🗳 Votes9,116
🔥 Popularity9
💰 Budget$29,000,000
💵 Revenue$168,841,459
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🎭 Cast
Bruce Willis
James Cole
Madeleine Stowe
Dr. Kathryn Railly
Brad Pitt
Jeffrey Goines
Christopher Plummer
Dr. Goines
David Morse
Dr. Peters
Jon Seda
Jose
Christopher Meloni
Lt. Halperin
Joey Perillo
Detective Franki
LisaGay Hamilton
Teddy
Matt Ross
Bee
Annie Golden
Woman Cabbie
Michael Chance
Scarface
H. Michael Walls
Botanist
Bob Adrian
Geologist
Bill Raymond
Microbiologist
🎥 Crew
Executive Producer
Robert Cavallo
Director
Terry Gilliam
Editor
Mick Audsley
Production Design
Jeffrey Beecroft
Costume Design
Julie Weiss
Casting
Margery Simkin
Set Decoration
Crispian Sallis
Director of Photography
Roger Pratt
Art Direction
William Ladd Skinner
Screenplay
Janet Peoples
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🏷 Keywords
biological weaponphiladelphia, pennsylvaniaschizophreniastockholm syndromeairplaneworld war iundergroundinsanityasylumparanoiaprison celldystopia
💬 Reviews
Really good sci-fi thriller with wonderful performances by Bruce Willis, Madeline Stowe and Brad Pitt. Really well done by director Terry Gilliam that has great pacing through the two hour running time. **4.0/5**…
**_A-man-comes-back-from-the-future Sci-Fi with Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt_** In 2035 survivors are living underground after a viral outbreak has wiped out most of the populace. A prisoner (Bruce Willis) is sent back in time to obtain the original virus so scientists can find a cure. Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer and David Morse are on hand in key roles. "12 Monkeys" (1996)…
**An excellent sci-fi film that deserves our attention.** I didn't really know what to expect when this movie was on TV very recently, but I was really glued to the set until the end thanks to a truly absorbing story and a collection of great actors who do a great job. I don't know director Terry Gilliam very well, I've only seen one or two of his films so far (not counting this film), but I'm …
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