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Twelve Monkeys
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Directed by Terry Gilliam. With Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 p…
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Release snapshot for Twelve Monkeys.
MoviHero lists December 29, 1995 as the release date for Twelve Monkeys. Terry Gilliam is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruce Willis as James Cole, Madeleine Stowe as Dr. Kathryn Railly, Brad Pitt as Jeffrey Goines, Christopher Plummer as Dr. Goines. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 29, 1995
GenresScience Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorTerry Gilliam
CastBruce Willis as James Cole, Madeleine Stowe as Dr. Kathryn Railly, Brad Pitt as Jeffrey Goines, Christopher Plummer as Dr. Goines
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Twelve Monkeys runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending9/10
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Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
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“Really good sci-fi thriller with wonderful performances by Bruce Willis, Madeline Stowe and Brad Pitt.”
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“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.”
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“An excellent sci-fi film that deserves our attention.”
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“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…”
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