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.