2012 (2009)
Movie 2h 38m ★ 5.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Dating from 2009, 2012 sits in the action, adventure and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Roland Emmerich. The cast includes Thandiwe Newton, Liam James and Amanda Peet. The running time is 2h 38m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.
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Cast & crew
- Roland EmmerichDirector
- Thandiwe Newtonas Laura Wilson
- Liam Jamesas Noah Curtis
- Amanda Peetas Kate Curtis
- Oliver Plattas Carl Anheuser
- Tom McCarthyas Gordon Silberman
- John Cusackas Jackson Curtis
- Zlatko Burićas Yuri Karpov
- Woody Harrelsonas Charlie Frost
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Questions about 2012
- What genre is 2012?
- 2012 is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in 2012?
- Thandiwe Newton, Liam James, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Tom McCarthy appear in the main cast.
- Who directed 2012?
- Roland Emmerich directed 2012.
- How long is 2012?
- 2012 runs for 2h 38m (158 minutes).
- Is 2012 worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch 2012?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
