Twelve Monkeys

Name: Twelve Monkeys
Director: Terry Gilliam
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1995-01-01
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, David Morse

1995Dir. Terry Gilliam2h 9m

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Runtime2h 9m

Released1995

Budget$29M

Box office$168.8M

DirectorTerry Gilliam

About This Movie

Terry Gilliam’s 'Twelve Monkeys' is a wild ride through a dystopian future and the chaos of time travel. It blends mystery, sci-fi, and thriller elements seamlessly, and the atmosphere is heavy with that typical Gilliam surrealism. Bruce Willis gives a grounded performance as Cole, while Madeline Stowe brings intensity to her role. The practical effects hold up quite well, especially for a 1995 film, and the production design really captures the bleakness of a post-apocalyptic world. The nonlinear storytelling can be a bit jarring, but it adds to the film's intensity. It’s interesting in its exploration of madness and the nature of time—there’s a lot to unpack here if you dig deep.

Released on December 29, 1995.Features practical effects and minimal CGI.Shot in various locations including Philadelphia.Based on Chris Marker's short film 'La Jetée'.