Twelve Monkeys
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- Mystery
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.
Twelve Monkeys is a 1995 sci-fi thriller directed by Terry Gilliam in which a convict from 2035 is sent back in time to stop a devastating virus outbreak, only to be mistaken for a madman. The film explores themes of time travel, identity, and the possibility of changing fate through a labyrinthine plot that unfolds across multiple timelines. Now available on streaming platforms and physical media, it remains a cult classic for its inventive premise and complex narrative structure.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Bruce WillisJames Cole
Madeleine StoweDr. Kathryn Railly
Brad PittJeffrey Goines
Christopher PlummerDr. Goines
David MorseDr. Peters
Jon SedaJose
Christopher MeloniLt. Halperin
Joey PerilloDetective Franki
LisaGay HamiltonTeddy
Matt RossBee
Annie GoldenWoman Cabbie- Michael ChanceScarface
- H. Michael WallsBotanist
Bob AdrianGeologist
Bill RaymondMicrobiologist
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Twelve Monkeys — frequently asked
When was Twelve Monkeys released?
Twelve Monkeys was released on December 29, 1995.
Where can I watch Twelve Monkeys?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and physical media formats including Blu-ray and DVD.
What is Twelve Monkeys about?
The movie follows James Cole, a prisoner sent from 2035 back to 1990 to investigate a deadly virus that wiped out most of humanity. Arrested and institutionalized, he must convince a psychiatrist and others of his true mission while uncovering the Army of the 12 Monkeys' involvement in the catastrophe.
Is this film based on anything?
Twelve Monkeys is inspired by the 1962 French short film La Jetée, though it expands the concept into a full-length narrative with its own distinct story and characters.
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