12 Monkeys
1995

12 Monkeys

★ 8.0 / 10
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Directed by Terry Gilliam
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Synopsis

'12 Monkeys' follows James Cole, a prisoner in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity is underground and ravaged by a deadly virus. Cole is sent back in time to gather information about the virus, which is believed to have been released by a group known as 'The Army of the Twelve Monkeys'.

Why Watch It
The end reveals the protagonist has been witnessing his own death throughout the movie.
Did You Know?
  • Brad Pitt won a Golden Globe for his performance.
  • The film's plot was inspired by a French short film.
  • Terry Gilliam denied a sequel, but it was made into a series.
  • Brad Pitt dislocated his arm during filming, it was written into the script.
  • The 'future' scenes were filmed at an abandoned power plant.
Iconic Quotes
  • All I see are dead people.
  • This is a place for crazy people. I'm not crazy.
  • Five billion people will die from a deadly virus in 1997.
  • You can't hide from them. Don't even try.
  • We're all monkeys.
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The film involves a convict sent back in time to gather information about a man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population.