2012 (2009)
Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic blockbuster pits humanity against total planetary destruction in a race against time.
2012 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 2012
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 38m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Russian, Hindi, German, Italian, Latin, French, Mandarin, English, Portuguese, Tibetan, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 10, 2009 (Belgium - 14), November 13, 2009 (United States - PG-13), November 13, 2009 (Canada - PG), November 13, 2009 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 11, 2009 (Germany - 12), November 11, 2009 (France - 12), November 12, 2009 (New Zealand - M), October 23, 2009 (Australia - M), November 13, 2009 (Brazil - 12), November 13, 2009 (Mexico - B), November 13, 2009 (Italy - T), November 13, 2009 (Spain - 7), November 12, 2009 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 2012 (CN), Farewell Atlantis (US), 2012 - Konec světa (CZ), 2012 วันสิ้นโลก (TH), 2012 – Das Ende der Welt (DE), 2012 - Fomos Avisados (BR)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, Farewell Productions, The Mark Gordon Company
- Production Countries: United States of America
2012 - Plot
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.
2012 - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the catastrophic scale of destruction unfold:
We Were Warned.
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2012 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Roland Emmerich
Main Cast
- John Cusack
- Amanda Peet
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Thandiwe Newton
- Oliver Platt
- Tom McCarthy
- Woody Harrelson
- Danny Glover
- Liam James
- Morgan Lily
Writers
- Roland Emmerich
- Harald Kloser
Producers
- Larry Franco
- Mark Gordon
- Harald Kloser
2012 - FAQs
Where can you stream 2012 online?
2012 is available to stream on YouTube TV and Philo with a subscription, and on USA Network. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for current regional availability.
Is 2012 based on a true story?
2012 is not based on a true story. It draws inspiration from the ancient Mayan Long Count Calendar, which some interpreted as predicting a global apocalypse on December 21, 2012. The film's science — including solar neutrinos heating Earth's core — is entirely fictional and not supported by any scientific evidence.
Who are the main actors in 2012?
2012 stars John Cusack as struggling writer Jackson Curtis, Chiwetel Ejiofor as geophysicist Adrian Helmsley, Amanda Peet as Kate Curtis, Thandiwe Newton as Laura Wilson, Oliver Platt as Carl Anheuser, Danny Glover as President Thomas Wilson, and Woody Harrelson as conspiracy theorist Charlie Frost.
What is the age rating for 2012?
2012 is rated PG-13 in the United States by the MPA. The rating reflects intense sequences of destruction, disaster action, and some language. Parents should be aware that the film contains large-scale depictions of death and global catastrophe, though graphic violence and explicit content are largely avoided.
How long is the movie 2012?
2012 has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes). It is one of Roland Emmerich's longest films, with a significant portion dedicated to extended, large-scale disaster sequences depicting earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and massive floods across multiple global locations.
Did the movie 2012 make money at the box office?
Yes, 2012 was a major commercial success. Produced on a budget of $200 million, it grossed over $791 million worldwide at the box office, making it one of the highest-grossing disaster films ever made and a significant financial win for Columbia Pictures and Roland Emmerich.
Who directed 2012 and wrote the screenplay?
2012 was directed by Roland Emmerich, the filmmaker behind other large-scale disaster epics such as Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow. The screenplay was co-written by Emmerich and Harald Kloser, who also composed the film's score alongside Thomas Wander.
What is the ending of 2012 explained?
In the finale, the massive arks built to survive the global floods are launched. After a tense near-disaster, the arks successfully navigate the catastrophe. The survivors — including Jackson Curtis and his family — emerge to find a transformed Earth, with Africa's landmass raised above the floodwaters, offering humanity a new beginning.
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