2012

Name: 2012
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2009-10-10
Duration: 2 h 38 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Oliver Platt

2009·Movie·PG-13·158 min·★ 5.9(12,774)

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“We were warned.”

Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.

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About 2012

2012 is a 2009 English-language action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich. The cast is led by John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor. It has a runtime of 2h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 12800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Fandango at Home Free.

2012 was produced by Columbia Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, and Farewell Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $200 million, it went on to gross $791 million worldwide.

Director: Roland Emmerich
Writers: Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser
Release date: October 10, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $200 million
Box office: $791 million
Production: Columbia Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, Farewell Productions

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2012 cast & crew

2012 was directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Roland Emmerich and Harald Kloser.

The cast features John Cusack as Jackson Curtis, Amanda Peet as Kate Curtis, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Adrian Helmsley, Thandiwe Newton as Laura Wilson, Oliver Platt as Carl Anheuser, and Tom McCarthy as Gordon Silberman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harald Kloser, cinematography is by Dean Semler, and it was produced by Larry Franco and Mark Gordon.

Is 2012 worth watching?

2012 holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 12,774 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 2h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and science fiction, 2012 is worth a place on your watchlist.

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