About this release
Based on the landmark 1962 short La Jetee, this sci-fi mystery begins in Philidelphia in the year 2035. A catastrophic virus deliberately spread by 12 monkeys has wiped out most of the population, prompting scientists to send a "volunteer" prisoner back in time to 1996 to prevent the devastation.
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Disc 1
UHD
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
129 min
ThrillerMysteryScience Fiction
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.
Credits
Director
Terry Gilliam
Writer
David Webb Peoples
Janet Peoples
Cast
Bruce Willisas James Cole
Madeleine Stoweas Dr. Kathryn Railly
Brad Pittas Jeffrey Goines
Christopher Plummeras Dr. Goines
David Morseas Dr. Peters
Jon Sedaas Jose
Christopher Melonias Lt. Halperin
Joey Perilloas Detective Franki
LisaGay Hamiltonas Teddy
Matt Rossas Bee
Cinematographer
Roger Pratt
Composer
Paul Buckmaster
Editor
Mick Audsley
Producer
Charles Roven
Disc 2
BDTwelve Monkeys (1995)
129 min
ThrillerMysteryScience Fiction
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.
Credits
Director
Terry Gilliam
Writer
David Webb Peoples
Janet Peoples
Cast
Bruce Willisas James Cole
Madeleine Stoweas Dr. Kathryn Railly
Brad Pittas Jeffrey Goines
Christopher Plummeras Dr. Goines
David Morseas Dr. Peters
Jon Sedaas Jose
Christopher Melonias Lt. Halperin
Joey Perilloas Detective Franki
LisaGay Hamiltonas Teddy
Matt Rossas Bee
Cinematographer
Roger Pratt
Composer
Paul Buckmaster
Editor
Mick Audsley
Producer
Charles Roven
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Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 11, 2026