2012(2009)
“We were warned.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$200M
Revenue
$791M
Cast
John Cusack
as Jackson Curtis
Amanda Peet
as Kate Curtis
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Adrian Helmsley
Thandiwe Newton
as Laura Wilson
Oliver Platt
as Carl Anheuser
Tom McCarthy
as Gordon Silberman
Woody Harrelson
as Charlie Frost
Danny Glover
as President Thomas Wilson
Liam James
as Noah Curtis
Morgan Lily
as Lilly Curtis
Zlatko Burić
as Yuri Karpov
Beatrice Rosen
as Tamara
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 38m
Language
German
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$200M
Box Office
$791M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Centropolis Entertainment • Farewell Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 2012?▼
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What is 2012 about?▼
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.
Who directed 2012?▼
2012 was directed by Roland Emmerich and released in 2009. It is a action, adventure, science fiction film.
How long is 2012?▼
2012 has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
Who stars in 2012?▼
The cast of 2012 includes John Cusack as Jackson Curtis, Amanda Peet as Kate Curtis, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Adrian Helmsley, Thandiwe Newton as Laura Wilson, Oliver Platt as Carl Anheuser and more.
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