12 Monkeys

Name: 12 Monkeys
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1995-12-29
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 7.6

1995 · Movie · R · 129 min · ★ 7.6 · 82% critics

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In 2035, a convict reluctantly travels back in time to uncover the origin of a deadly virus that nearly wiped out humanity. Sent to the wrong year, he lands in a mental hospital, where he crosses paths with a psychiatrist and a volatile connection to a group tied to the outbreak.

Based on La Jetée

Also known as 12 Singes

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Details

Original title: Twelve Monkeys
Years: 1995
Release date: 1995-12-29
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 129 min
Critic score: 82/100
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 (9,142 votes)
Box office: $168,839,459
Budget: $29,500,000

About

You’ll likely enjoy this mind-bending time-travel thriller if you like bleak futures and escalating uncertainty, with strong performances; Not for you if you want a straightforward plot or clear resolution, and you may prefer something like Source Code or Dark City instead.

Pros: tense sci-fi premise; standout performances; memorable mind-bending story | Cons: confusing to follow; uneven tone; heavy grungy visuals