2012
“We were warned.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-24
Top Cast
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John Cusack
Jackson Curtis
Amanda Peet
Kate Curtis
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Adrian Helmsley
Thandiwe Newton
Laura Wilson
Oliver Platt
Carl Anheuser
Tom McCarthy
Gordon Silberman
Woody Harrelson
Charlie Frost
Danny Glover
President Thomas Wilson
Liam James
Noah Curtis
Morgan Lily
Lilly Curtis
Zlatko Burić
Yuri Karpov
Beatrice Rosen
Tamara
Alexandre Haussmann
Alec
Philippe Haussmann
Oleg
Johann Urb
Sasha
John Billingsley
Professor West
Chin Han
Tenzin
Osric Chau
Nima
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 11, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$791.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.96x
+$591.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser
- Original Score
- Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander
- Original Title
- 2012
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian, Spanish, French, Hindi, English, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Tibetan, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $791.2M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, Farewell Productions, The Mark Gordon Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Emmerich
Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser
Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander
Dean Semler, Anna Foerster, Phil Pastuhov, Hans Bjerno, Don McCuaig, Pete Romano, Ian Seabrook
David Brenner, Peter S. Elliot
Larry Franco, Mark Gordon, Harald Kloser, Michael Wimer, Roland Emmerich
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Emmerich
Director
Roland Emmerich
Writer
Harald Kloser
Writer
Larry Franco
Producer
Mark Gordon
Producer
Harald Kloser
Producer
Harald Kloser
Original Music Composer
Thomas Wander
Original Music Composer
David Brenner
Editor
Peter S. Elliot
Editor
Barry Chusid
Production Design
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
David Váňa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thomas Tannenberger
Visual Effects Supervisor
Greg Strause
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2012
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 2012 about?
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.
Who directed 2012?
2012 was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in 2012?
The principal cast of 2012 includes John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Oliver Platt.
When was 2012 released and how long is it?
2012 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of 2012?
2012 had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $791.2M at the worldwide box office (3.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 2012?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 2012 was composed by Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 2012?
2012 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).