12 Monkeys
Overview
12 Monkeys is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, based on the 1962 French short film La Jetée. The film stars Bruce Willis as James Cole, a prisoner in a future, post-apocalyptic world. He is sent back in time to gather information about a virus that killed most of humanity. He is sent to the 1990s, and he is mistaken for a mental patient. The film is a mind-bending, philosophical, and darkly comedic sci-fi thriller. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $168 million on a $29 million budget. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Brad Pitt. The film explores themes of fate, memory, and the nature of reality. The film is famous for its twist ending, which reveals that Cole is the one who causes the outbreak.
