---
title: "12 Rounds"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/12-rounds-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17134
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# 12 Rounds (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/12-rounds-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "12 Rounds" is an action thriller about a New Orleans Police Detective. When this detective stops a thief from escaping with a large sum of money, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. This event sets off a chain of events as the thief, who is described as a brilliant and criminal mastermind, seeks revenge. The detective is then presented with a series of puzzles and tasks that he must complete in order to save the life of a woman he cares about. The thief, in an attempt to taunt the detective, presents him with 12 rounds of challenges, each one more difficult than the last. The detective must use his skills and ingenuity to overcome these obstacles and prevent the woman's death.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detective must complete twelve deadly puzzles to save the woman he loves."

### Why Watch
- fast paced action
- high stakes cat and mouse game

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense violent situations
- high tension throughout
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action violence and thriller themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, crime, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Renny Harlin
- **Networks / Studios**: The Mark Gordon Company, Midnight Sun Pictures, Fox Atomic

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Cena** as *Danny Fisher*
- **Aidan Gillen** as *Miles Jackson*
- **Ashley Scott** as *Molly Porter*
- **Steve Harris** as *George Aiken*
- **Brian J. White** as *Hank Carver*
- **Gonzalo Menendez** as *Ray Santiago*
- **Taylor Cole** as *Erica Kessen*
- **Kyle Clements** as *Dave Fisher*
- **Peter Navy Tuiasosopo** as *Willie Dumaine*
- **Travis Davis** as *Anthony Deluso*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was 12 Rounds released?
The film was released on 03/27/2009 in the US.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is categorized as action, thriller, and crime.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher.

### Q: What is the runtime of 12 Rounds?
The runtime is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
A criminal mastermind seeks revenge on a detective through a series of puzzles to save a loved one.

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