2012 2009
“We were warned.”
What is 2012?
2012 is a 2009 American epic apocalyptic disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich and co-written by Emmerich and Harald Kloser. The film stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandiwe Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 158 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 10, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, Farewell Productions
- Budget
- $200,000,000
- Revenue
- $791,217,826
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Overview
2012 is a 2009 American epic apocalyptic disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich and co-written by Emmerich and Harald Kloser. The film stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandiwe Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, the movie presents a catastrophic scenario where solar radiation causes the Earth's core to heat up, making the planet's crust unstable. Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a global geophysical team studying the effects of solar storms, discovers the danger and alerts U.S. President Thomas Wilson about the need to prepare for an impending global catastrophe. As world leaders initiate plans to construct arks to save a fraction of humanity, writer Jackson Curtis also becomes aware of the crisis and attempts to protect his family. The film combines large-scale disaster sequences with personal stories of survival and government response.
Should you watch it?
“A global catastrophe forces humanity to confront an impending planetary shift that threatens all life on earth.”
- high-stakes global scale
- intense survival sequences
- heavy focus on disaster themes
Watch it if you enjoy large-scale disaster films centered on global survival efforts.
The film features intense themes of planetary destruction and widespread crisis.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cause of the disaster?
The film centers on the earth's core heating up due to radiation from solar storms.
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows a writer named Jackson Curtis and a scientist named Dr. Adrian Helmsley.
What are the arks?
The arks are vessels built by world leaders to save a fraction of the population.
What is the role of the government?
The U.S. President is warned about the instability of the earth's crust and coordinates preparations.
What is the primary conflict?
The conflict involves the race to survive an impending cataclysm that threatens the entire human race.