Is Twelve Monkeys scary?

MyCinema has not rated Twelve Monkeys for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Twelve Monkeys in the US?

Twelve Monkeys can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Twelve Monkeys?

Twelve Monkeys runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Is Twelve Monkeys suitable for kids?

Twelve Monkeys is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19952h 9mScience Fiction / Thriller / Mystery

Twelve Monkeys

Name: Twelve Monkeys
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1995-12-29
Duration: 129 min

The future is history.

In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities. But when Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990 instead of 1996, he's arrested and locked up in a mental hospital. There he meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly and the son of a famous virus expert who may hold the key to the Army of the 12 Monkeys; thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease.

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Twelve Monkeys at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 9m

At 2h 9m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under science fiction, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 9,462 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Twelve Monkeys tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 9m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 9,462 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Twelve Monkeys

Is Twelve Monkeys scary?: MyCinema has not rated Twelve Monkeys for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Twelve Monkeys in the US?: Twelve Monkeys can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Twelve Monkeys?: Twelve Monkeys runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
Is Twelve Monkeys suitable for kids?: Twelve Monkeys is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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