Twelve Monkeys

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.

Tagline

“The future is history.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

Director

Terry Gilliam

Original Language

EN

What is Twelve Monkeys 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.

Who directed Twelve Monkeys?

Twelve Monkeys was directed by Terry Gilliam.

When was Twelve Monkeys released?

Twelve Monkeys was released on December 29, 1995.

How long is Twelve Monkeys?

Twelve Monkeys has a runtime of 2h 9m.

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