2012 (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
2012 is a 2009 action thriller directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Thandiwe Newton, John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes and earned $791.2 million worldwide on a $200 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice 2010. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 38m (158 min)
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $200M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 2012 About?
The premise of 2012 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With the planet facing imminent destruction, a scientist warns of impending doom, triggering secret plans for a select group to survive. Jackson Curtis, a writer, finds himself amidst widespread chaos as he desperately tries to protect his family from the devastating events unfolding across the globe. The film follows their struggles against a backdrop of escalating natural disasters and the fight for survival.
2012 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- earthquake
- end of the world
- apocalypse
- elizabeth i character
- disaster film
- snow adventure
- juvenile bedwetting
- flying bat
- caesar's palace las vegas
- desk bell
- grocery shopping
- tibetian spaniel
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- japanese chin dog
- corgi
- obscene finger gesture
- ark
- catastrophe
- solar flare
- san andreas fault
- himalayan mountains
- chevrolet suburban
- lincoln town car
- winnebago indian
- native american
- the white house washington d.c.
- washington monument washington d.c.
- destruction
- 2000s
- 2010s
- exploding car
- cell phone
- banned in north korea
- year as title
- child
- vehicle
- rotorcraft
- boy
- personal quarters
- motor vehicle
- aircraft
- waterborne ship
- tandem rotor helicopter
- animal
- motor truck
- astrophysicist
- ship's bridge
- male captain
- pet dog
- countdown timer
- male astrophysicist
2012 Cast
Thandiwe Newton leads the cast, with John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Directed by Roland Emmerich.
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Director Roland Emmerich
2012 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 2012 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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2012 Plot Summary
What happens in 2012 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2009, Adrian Helmsley, an American geologist, travels to India to consult with astrophysicist Dr. Satnam Tsurutani about a dire situation. He discovers that massive solar flares are causing a rapid increase in Earth’s core temperature. At a gathering in Washington, D.C., Adrian shares his alarming findings with the White House Chief of Staff, Carl Anheuser, who promptly arranges for him to meet the President.
Full summary
The whole story of 2012, scene by scene
2012 Box Office & Budget
2012 grossed $791.2 million worldwide on a $200 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $166.1 million came from the US and Canada and $625.1 million (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$791.2M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $166.1M
- International
- $625.1M
- Budget
- $200M
2012 Awards & Nominations
2012 earned 1 award nomination, including Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice 2010.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Visual Effects
2012 Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer UK Trailer
- Trailer Trailer #2
How Well Do You Know 2012?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main geologist that discovers the alarming truth about the Earth's core?
Cars in 2012
82 cars on screen, including the 1941 Dodge W-Series and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1941 Dodge W-Series Important role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1984 Winnebago Chieftain Important role -
AM General HMMWV M1043 Minor role
2012 Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “2012 - Konec světa” and “2012 – Das Ende der Welt”.
- Also known as
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- 2012 - Konec světa
- 2012 – Das Ende der Welt
- 2012 - Wir waren gewarnt
- 2012 - Fomos Avisados
- Farewell Atlantis
- 2012 วันสิ้นโลก
- 二零一二
- 2012世界末日
- 2012地球毁灭
- 2012末日预言
- 2012末日預言
- Năm Đại Họa 2012
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- ۲۰۱۲ آخرالزمان
Seen 2012?
Movies Like 2012
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 2012 Doomsday, The Day After Tomorrow and End of the World.
2012 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of 2012, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 2012?
2012 runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was 2012 released?
2012 was released on November 13, 2009.
Who directed 2012?
2012 was directed by Roland Emmerich.
More films by Roland Emmerich Who is in the cast of 2012?
2012 stars Thandiwe Newton, John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
How much did 2012 make at the box office?
2012 grossed $791.2 million worldwide ($166.1 million domestic, $625.1 million international) on a budget of $200 million.
How is 2012 rated?
2012 has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was 2012 nominated for any awards?
2012 received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does 2012 have a post-credit scene?
No. 2012 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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