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12 Monkeys (1995)

English dystopian film directed by Terry Gilliam

Film facts

Runtime
2h 11m 131 min
Released
27 December 1995
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

12 Monkeys has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 min). The English film released on 27 December 1995. It is directed by Terry Gilliam and stars Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt and Madeleine Stowe.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Roger Pratt
Produced by
Charles Roven
Production
Universal Pictures
Distribution
UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$29.5 million
Box office
$168.84 million
Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture; Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
Based on
La Jetée
Set in
Baltimore, Philadelphia
Filmed in
Baltimore, Montreal, Philadelphia, Musée Gustave Moreau

Release and where to watch

In theatres
27 December 1995
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of 12 Monkeys?

12 Monkeys has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes, or 131 min.

When did 12 Monkeys release?

12 Monkeys released on 27 December 1995.

Who directed 12 Monkeys?

12 Monkeys is directed by Terry Gilliam.

Who is in the cast of 12 Monkeys?

The cast of 12 Monkeys includes Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Madeleine Stowe, Frank Gorshin, Christopher Plummer and Christopher Meloni.

Where can I watch 12 Monkeys online?

12 Monkeys streams on Netflix.

How much did 12 Monkeys earn at the box office?

12 Monkeys grossed $168.84 million on a budget of $29.5 million.

Is 12 Monkeys based on a true story or a book?

12 Monkeys is based on La Jetée.

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Updated 5 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.