Twelve Monkeys
“The future is history.”
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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Where is Twelve Monkeys streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — |
| Canada | Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Galactic Stream Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys is a 1995 English-language science fiction, thriller and mystery film directed by Terry Gilliam. The cast is led by Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 9200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Twelve Monkeys was produced by Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, and Classico and made in United States of America. It was released on December 29, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $29 million, it went on to gross $169 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Writers
- Janet Peoples, David Webb Peoples
- Release date
- December 29, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $29 million
- Box office
- $169 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Classico
Twelve Monkeys cast & crew
Twelve Monkeys was directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Janet Peoples and David Webb Peoples.
The cast features Bruce Willis as James Cole, Madeleine Stowe as Dr. Kathryn Railly, Brad Pitt as Jeffrey Goines, Christopher Plummer as Dr. Goines, David Morse as Dr. Peters, and Jon Seda as Jose.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Buckmaster, cinematography is by Roger Pratt, and it was produced by Robert Cavallo and Robert Kosberg.
Is Twelve Monkeys worth watching?
Twelve Monkeys holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 9,172 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and mystery, Twelve Monkeys is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Twelve Monkeys
Bruce Willis
James Cole
Madeleine Stowe
Dr. Kathryn Railly
Brad Pitt
Jeffrey Goines
Christopher Plummer
Dr. Goines
David Morse
Dr. Peters
Jon Seda
Jose
Christopher Meloni
Lt. Halperin
Joey Perillo
Detective Franki
LisaGay Hamilton
Teddy
Matt Ross
Bee
Annie Golden
Woman Cabbie
Michael Chance
Scarface
Twelve Monkeys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Twelve Monkeys in United States?
Twelve Monkeys is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Twelve Monkeys in?
Twelve Monkeys is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Twelve Monkeys?
Twelve Monkeys runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Twelve Monkeys rated?
Twelve Monkeys is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 9,172 ratings.
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