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Twelve Monkeys

1995, English. Directed by Terry Gilliam.

The future is history.

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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Runtime
2h 9m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
UA

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7.6/10 from 9,487 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Details

Released
29 December 1995
Country
United States of America
Written by
David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples
Budget
$29M
Box office
$169M
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Is Twelve Monkeys worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 9,487 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Twelve Monkeys?

Twelve Monkeys runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).

Does Twelve Monkeys have a post-credits scene?

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Is Twelve Monkeys suitable for kids?

Twelve Monkeys is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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What movies are like Twelve Monkeys?

If you liked Twelve Monkeys, try Stonehearst Asylum, A Scanner Darkly, Open Grave.

Who directed Twelve Monkeys?

Twelve Monkeys (1995) was directed by Terry Gilliam and stars Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt.

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