Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, blow my mind
MysteryScience FictionThriller
Released in 1995, Twelve Monkeys is a mystery, science fiction and thriller movie. It is directed by Terry Gilliam. The cast includes Jon Seda, Matt Ross and David Morse. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Terry GilliamDirector
- Jon Sedaas Jose
- Matt Rossas Bee
- David Morseas Dr. Peters
- Christopher Melonias Lt. Halperin
- Brad Pittas Jeffrey Goines
- Bruce Willisas James Cole
- Christopher Plummeras Dr. Goines
- Bill Raymondas Microbiologist
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Questions about Twelve Monkeys
- What genre is Twelve Monkeys?
- Twelve Monkeys is categorised as Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Twelve Monkeys?
- Jon Seda, Matt Ross, David Morse, Christopher Meloni, Brad Pitt appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Twelve Monkeys?
- Terry Gilliam directed Twelve Monkeys.
- How long is Twelve Monkeys?
- Twelve Monkeys runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is Twelve Monkeys worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Twelve Monkeys?
- 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.
