Twelve Monkeys

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.

Cast

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

as James Cole

Madeleine Stowe

Madeleine Stowe

as Dr. Kathryn Railly

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

as Jeffrey Goines

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

as Dr. Goines

David Morse

David Morse

as Dr. Peters

Jon Seda

Jon Seda

as Jose

Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni

as Lt. Halperin

Joey Perillo

Joey Perillo

as Detective Franki

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

as Teddy

Matt Ross

Matt Ross

as Bee

Reviews

JPV852

Really good sci-fi thriller with wonderful performances by Bruce Willis, Madeline Stowe and Brad Pitt. Really well done by director Terry Gilliam that has great pacing through the two hour running time. **4.0/5**...

Wuchak

**_A-man-comes-back-from-the-future Sci-Fi with Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt_** In 2035 survivors are living underground after a viral outbreak has wiped out most of the populace. A prisoner (Bruce Willis) is sent back in time to obtain the original virus so scientists can find a cure. Madeleine St...

Filipe Manuel Neto

**An excellent sci-fi film that deserves our attention.** I didn't really know what to expect when this movie was on TV very recently, but I was really glued to the set until the end thanks to a truly absorbing story and a collection of great actors who do a great job. I don't know director Terry...

CinemaSerf

Bruce Willis is at the height of his game here as his "Cole" character is sent back in time to find out just how the world came to suffer from a virus that all but wiped out humanity. He is promised early release from his extended prison sentence if he can glean enough information and get back alive...

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