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2012 (2009) -- An academic researcher leads a group of people in a fight to counteract the apocalyptic events that were predicted by the ancient Mayan calendar.
2012 (2009) -- Clip: L.A. Escape
2012 (2009) -- Los Angeles crumbles in this 2012 featurette.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   35,510 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Roland Emmerich (written by) &
Harald Kloser (written by)
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Release Date:
13 November 2009 (USA) more
Tagline:
We Were Warned. more
Plot:
An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. full summary | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(49 articles)
2012 Breaks Records In Russia
 (From WENN. 27 November 2009, 5:26 PM, PST)

“2012” Most Pirated Movie
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 November 2009, 2:51 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Great roller-coaster ride more (564 total)
US Showtimes:
The Bridge: Cinema de lux 11:55am | 3:20pm | 6:45 | 10:10 (personalize) more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Farewell Atlantis (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language.
Runtime:
158 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Wisconsin is mentioned three times in the film. Executive Producer Michael Wimer (Roland Emmerich's friend and business partner) is from Neenah, Wisconsin. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the cruise liner rolls over, Tony (who is holding onto a table) falls into some cupboards, however in the next scene he is still holding onto the table. more
Quotes:
[from trailer]
President Thomas Wilson: Today we are one family.
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What is the significance of the year 2012?
What happens to the US President in this film?
Is this movie a serious take or a campy film?
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61 out of 84 people found the following comment useful.
Great roller-coaster ride, 20 November 2009
7/10
Author: Andrew Donaldson from China

Okay, the first thing I'd like to say is, ignore those comments from members who belong to 'the worst movie ever club!!' These members think it is way cool to label every slightly disappointing movie as ' the worst movie ever' and emphasize their juvenility with tons of exclamation marks. They think it is way cool to trash movies.

The movie just isn't that bad. It's not that great either so ignore those who gush and tell you how awesome it is and rate it 10 out of 10.

This is a film best viewed in the movie theaters on the largest screen possible to enjoy the thrilling sensation of cities breaking up, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. This is indeed a thrilling roller-coaster ride. It is best to leave your brain at home, however, as you will cringe at the clichés, the schmaltz, and the absurdities. That doesn't make it the worst film ever, though. So go for the ride and enjoy the CG effects.

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