IMDb >
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsTwelve Monkeys (1995) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 45 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 9 NEW) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
5 January 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
The future is history. morePlot:
In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(70 articles)
Turning the World Upside Down - Script review of Juan Diego Solanas' mind bending Sci-Fi Romance (From QuietEarth. 26 October 2009, 3:07 PM, PDT)
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Review
(From Screen Rant. 19 October 2009, 1:11 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
A brilliant movie. One of the very best science fiction movies of the 1990s, and one or Terry Gilliam's greatest achievements. more (435 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Joseph Melito | ... | Young Cole | |
| Bruce Willis | ... | James Cole | |
| Jon Seda | ... | Jose | |
| Michael Chance | ... | Scarface | |
| Vernon Campbell | ... | Tiny | |
| H. Michael Walls | ... | Botanist | |
| Bob Adrian | ... | Geologist | |
| Simon Jones | ... | Zoologist | |
| Carol Florence | ... | Astrophysicist | |
| Bill Raymond | ... | Microbiologist | |
| Ernest Abuba | ... | Engineer | |
| Irma St. Paule | ... | Poet | |
| Madeleine Stowe | ... | Kathryn Railly | |
| Joey Perillo | ... | Detective Franki | |
| Bruce Kirkpatrick | ... | Policeman No. 1 |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
129 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Rankcolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:14 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Philippines:PG-13 | India:A | Brazil:14 | Italy:VM14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (w) | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #34153)Fun Stuff
Trivia:
When Cole wakes up in the future to the doctors singing "Blueberry Hill," the painting above him is "Valley of the Yosemite", by Albert Bierstadt. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The steering wheel in the taxi. moreQuotes:
[first lines]James Cole: Jose - psst! Jose, what's going on?
Jose: Bad news, man
James Cole: Volunteers?
Jose: Yeah. And they said your name.
[pause]
Jose: Hey, maybe they'll give you a pardon, man.
James Cole: [sarcastic] Yeah, that's why none of the volunteers come back. They all get a pardon.
more
Soundtrack:
Comanche moreFAQ
Does Cole's mission succeed?Why can't the future be changed, as Cole says?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
more
more (435 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Twelve Monkeys (1995) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| 28 Days Later... | Watchmen | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | Hollywoodland | Face/Off |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb top 250 movies | IMDb Mystery section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
















I grew up on Python and have followed Terry Gilliam's subsequent directorial career for more years than I care to remember. Half his output leaves me cold, the other half dazzle me beyond belief. 'Brazil' is his movie that I would rate the highest, but I've come to think that I have unfairly underrated 'Twelve Monkeys'. I have always enjoyed it, but I've only come to realize just how good a movie it really is. Sometimes I think it is even better than 'Brazil'. It's a close pick. Unlike 'Brazil' Gilliam didn't come up with the script. He basically was initially involved as a director for hire. Thankfully the script itself (by David and Janet Peoples) is first rate. On top of that Gilliam manages to stamp his own style and approach on to the material without sliding into complete self-indulgence as he sometimes does. The budget of this movie wasn't anywhere near as large as you would imagine from the impressive results on screen. It looks superb. Gilliam coaxes first rate performances out of Bruce Willis (quite a surprise) and Brad Pitt (not such a surprise, see also 'Johnny Suede' and 'Kalifornia'). Madeline Stowe is also very good, as is Christopher Plummer, and in a small but important role, David Morse. It's difficult to fault this movie. It is a joy to watch, and improves with each viewing. I also highly recommend Chris Marker's 'La Jetee', the short experimental film which inspired 'Twelve Monkeys'. It is also brilliant.