Twelve Monkeys
“The future is history.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
H. Michael Walls
Botanist
Bob Adrian
Geologist
Bill Raymond
Microbiologist
Ernest Abuba
Engineer
Nell Johnson
Ward Nurse
Rozwill Young
Billings
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Festival of Fantasy, Thriller & Science Fiction Films
Festival / Special Debut
December 29, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$29M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$168.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.82x
+$139.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples
- Original Score
- Paul Buckmaster
- Original Title
- Twelve Monkeys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $29M
- Worldwide Gross
- $168.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Classico, Twelve Monkeys Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples, Chris Marker
Paul Buckmaster
Roger Pratt
Mick Audsley
Charles Roven, Robert Cavallo, Gary Levinsohn, Robert Kosberg
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Gilliam
Director
David Webb Peoples
Screenplay
Janet Peoples
Screenplay
Charles Roven
Producer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
Paul Buckmaster
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Beecroft
Production Design
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Kent Houston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twelve Monkeys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twelve Monkeys about?
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.
Who directed Twelve Monkeys?
Twelve Monkeys was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in Twelve Monkeys?
The principal cast of Twelve Monkeys includes Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, David Morse.
When was Twelve Monkeys released and how long is it?
Twelve Monkeys was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Twelve Monkeys?
Twelve Monkeys had a reported production budget of $29M and grossed $168.8M at the worldwide box office (5.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Twelve Monkeys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twelve Monkeys was composed by Paul Buckmaster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twelve Monkeys?
Twelve Monkeys holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 13+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).