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.
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery |
| Director | Terry Gilliam |
| Runtime | 129 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (9009 votes) |
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This is a thriller that respects the viewer: doesn't explain everything, doesn't rush events. Tension is created through atmosphere, not mechanical twists.
A solid choice if you're tired of predictable genre formulas. You can sense the creators were thinking about what they were making.
Good choice for those seeking tense cinema without unnecessary noise.
Director: Terry Gilliam
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with someone who can handle tension. Don't pause, don't check your phone.
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