Official movie poster for Twelve Monkeys (1995), a science fiction thriller film

Twelve Monkeys(1995)

The future is history.

7.6(9,367)2h 9m1995-12-29
Science FictionThrillerMystery

Twelve Monkeys 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.

Twelve Monkeys (1995) is a science fiction, thriller and mystery film directed by Terry Gilliam, released on December 29, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt and Christopher Plummer. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 9,367 ratings.

Director:
Terry Gilliam
Writers:
David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples, Chris Marker
Producers:
Charles Roven
Cinematographer:
Roger Pratt
Composer:
Paul Buckmaster
Production:
Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Classico, Twelve Monkeys Productions
Budget:
$29,000,000
Revenue:
$168,841,459
Status:
Released

Twelve Monkeys (1995) Trailer

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Twelve Monkeys Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Twelve Monkeys.

Original Trailer

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12 Monkeys Official Trailer #1 - Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt Movie (1995) HD

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Cole and Jeffrey’s Wild Meeting

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The Arrow Video Story

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Twelve Monkeys Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 9,367 ratings.

JPV852

8/10

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**

Reviewed on May 24, 2021

Wuchak

6/10

**_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) has a huge reputation…

Reviewed on September 3, 2022

Filipe Manuel Neto

9/10

**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 beginning to…

Reviewed on November 16, 2022

CinemaSerf

7/10

Bruce Willis is at the height of his game here as his "Cole" character is sent back in time to find out just how the world came to suffer from a virus that all but wiped out humanity. He is promised early release from his extended prison sentence if he can glean enough information and get back alive to share it! Thing is, they put him back a bit too early and his harbingering of doom stuff merely serves to find him…

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

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Twelve Monkeys – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Twelve Monkeys online?

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Twelve Monkeys (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Twelve Monkeys?

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The main cast of Twelve Monkeys (1995) includes Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer and David Morse. The film was directed by Terry Gilliam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Twelve Monkeys released?

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Twelve Monkeys was released on December 29, 1995 and runs for 2h 9m.

Is Twelve Monkeys worth watching?

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Twelve Monkeys (1995) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 9,367 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Twelve Monkeys?

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