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2012

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
382K
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Osric Chau in 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.
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A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind.A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind.A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
382K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
904
211
    • Roland Emmerich
    • Roland Emmerich
    • Harald Kloser
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Thandiwe Newton
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Roland Emmerich
    • Roland Emmerich
    • Harald Kloser
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Thandiwe Newton
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
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    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 250Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
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    2012: Final Theatrical Trailer
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    2012: 2nd Teaser Trailer
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    2012: Teaser Trailer
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    2012: Deleted Scene - "Jackson Underwater"
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    2012: L.A. Earthquake Featurette
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    2012 -- Roland Emmerich Soundbites from Comic-Con
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    2012 Comic-Con Panel
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    Photos203

    Chiwetel Ejiofor in 2012 (2009)
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    Chiwetel Ejiofor in 2012 (2009)
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    Roland Emmerich in 2012 (2009)
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    Danny Glover in 2012 (2009)
    Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandiwe Newton in 2012 (2009)
    Oliver Platt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Stephen McHattie in 2012 (2009)
    John Cusack in 2012 (2009)
    John Cusack and Woody Harrelson in 2012 (2009)

    Top cast

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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Jackson Curtis
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Laura Wilson
    • (as Thandie Newton)
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Adrian Helmsley
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Kate Curtis
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Carl Anheuser
    Tom McCarthy
    Tom McCarthy
    • Gordon Silberman
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Charlie Frost
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • President Thomas Wilson
    Liam James
    Liam James
    • Noah Curtis
    Morgan Lily
    Morgan Lily
    • Lilly Curtis
    Zlatko Buric
    Zlatko Buric
    • Yuri Karpov
    Beatrice Rosen
    Beatrice Rosen
    • Tamara
    Alexandre Haussmann
    • Alec
    Philippe Haussmann
    • Oleg
    Johann Urb
    Johann Urb
    • Sasha
    John Billingsley
    John Billingsley
    • Professor West
    Chin Han
    Chin Han
    • Tenzin
    Osric Chau
    Osric Chau
    • Nima
      • Roland Emmerich
      • Roland Emmerich
      • Harald Kloser
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    • Trivia
      The great disasters of the "galactic alignment" in 2012 were supposed to have occurred on December 21st, the day of the solstice. The filmmakers decided to move those events up a few months, to midsummer. This relieved them of having to decorate the sets for the winter holidays.
    • Goofs
      The scientific paper on crustal shifting is said to have been published in 1958, and Albert Einstein supported it. Einstein died in 1955.
    • Quotes

      Adrian Helmsley: The moment we stop fighting for each other, that's the moment we lose our humanity.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits at all, except the Columbia Pictures logo and the movie title "2012".
    • Alternate versions
      There was an alternate ending that was featured on the DVD. After Captain Michaels announces that they are heading to the Cape of Good Hope, he tells Dr. Helmsley that he has a phone call waiting for him. Dr. Helmsley discovers that his dad Harry is still alive. Harry tells his son that he, Tony (whose arm is in a sling) and some of the passengers and crew survived the mega-tsunami that struck the Genesis. Captain Michaels states that they should have a visual on the ocean-liner shortly. After Kate thanks Laura for taking care of Lily, Laura tells Jackson that she liked his book. Lily then announces that she sees an island. The Arks arrive at the shipwrecked Genesis and the survivors on the beach.
    • Connections
      Edited into Live Free or Die Hard (Project 12, 8/12) (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Afreen Afreen
      Written by Javed Akhtar and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
      Performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
      Courtesy of Saregama India Ltd.
      By Arrangement with The Royalty Network, Inc.

    User reviews1.3K

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    7/10
    Great roller-coaster ride
    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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    • andony63
    • Nov 20, 2009

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    • What is the significance of the year 2012?
    • Is this movie a serious take or a campy film?
    • If the end of the world takes place on December 21st, 2012, then where's the snow?

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 2009 (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Centropolis Entertainment
      • Farewell Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 38 minutes
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