2012
Runtime
158 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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2012 (2009)

American Movie2009Rating 5.9
📌 Available on Disney+ and Tubi and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
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When a geophysicist uncovers a devastating truth about Earth's dying core, world leaders secretly prepare massive arks to save the chosen few. In 2012, an ordinary writer discovers the same catastrophic secret and becomes obsessed with rescuing his family before the planet tears itself apart. As unprecedented earthquakes and volcanic eruptions obliterate civilization, he races against apocalyptic destruction, turning his desperate mission into humanity's last stand against extinction.

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Closer to the charactersLets mood do the workTakes its time
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
13+Older teens
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Runtime
158 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 51.7/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-28
IMDb5.9/10419.4K votes59
Rotten Tomatoes40%40
Metacritic49/10049
TMDB5.9/1012.7K votes58.8
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DirectorRoland Emmerich
WritingHarald KloserRoland Emmerich
CastJohn CusackAmanda PeetChiwetel EjioforThandiwe NewtonOliver Platt
ProductionHarald KloserRoland EmmerichMark GordonMichael Wimer
MusicHarald KloserThomas WanderPaul N.J. Ottosson
CinematographyNorbert KaluzaRichard MerrymanJohn Clothier

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Strong commercial success3.96x
💱Analysis currency: USD
✅ Strong commercial success

Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin

The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
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Strong success
The release delivered $791.2M against a reported budget of $200M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 3.96x📈 ROI: +296%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$200M200 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$791.2M791.2 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$591.2M+591.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
Return multiple
3.96x3.96x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$200M
Revenue
$791.2M
Commercial gap
+$591.2M
Budget: $200M • Revenue: $791.2M • Commercial gap: +$591.2M ROI +296%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: Roland Emmerich

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1On which platforms can I watch the movie 2012?
The film is available on multiple platforms: Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, and Tubi. You can choose whichever platform you have access to and start watching right away.
2What is the duration of the film and is it suitable for all ages?
The film runs for 158 minutes (approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes). It's an action and sci-fi movie featuring intense disaster scenes, so it may not be suitable for very young children.
3What is the plot of the 2012 movie in brief?
The film centers on a geophysicist discovering that Earth's core is experiencing catastrophic heat escalation, warning world leaders of a terrifying truth: the planet is on the verge of collapse. It follows an action-packed adventure journey led by star جون كيوزاك.
4Who is the director of the film and when was it produced?
The film is directed by Roland Emmerich and was produced and released in 2009. It is considered one of the largest-scale productions in the sci-fi and adventure film genre.
5What is the genre of the film and what should viewers expect?
The film is an action, adventure, and sci-fi movie, so expect intense action sequences and spectacular visual effects related to a global catastrophe. It combines thrilling entertainment with scientific intrigue throughout its narrative.
6Is the film suitable for fans of disaster and sci-fi movies?
Absolutely, especially if you love large-scale disaster and sci-fi films. The movie is filled with destructive scenes and massive visual effects centered on apocalyptic events, making it ideal for this type of audience.

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