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2012

2009·Movie
2h 38min·PG-13
IMDb5.9Metacritic495.5Rotten Tomatoes40%47%

Where to watch

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2012 fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Spectacle10
  • Tension9

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, technology, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

We were warned.

Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.
Apocalyptic DisasterHigh-Stakes SurvivalGlobal CatastropheAction-Packed SpectacleVisual Effects ShowcaseFamily SurvivalScience FictionIntense & RelentlessHumanity's Fate

Crew

Directed by:
Roland Emmerich, Andrew M. Robinson, James Bitonti
Written by:
Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser
Produced by:
Roland Emmerich, Mark Gordon, Harald Kloser
Composed by:
Harald Kloser, Gary A. Hecker, Paul N.J. Ottosson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 2012

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 2012 legally?

HuluPhiloYouTube TVVIX StarzUSA NetworkTubi TV

2012 is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, YouTube TV, and VIX in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX , YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 2012 worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 2012 rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is 2012?

2 h 38 min

2012 runs 2 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 2012?

Critics45
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate 2012 higher (54) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 2012 a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$791 million

Yes. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $791 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is 2012 in?

EnglishGermanRussianSpanishFrenchHindiItalianLatinPortugueseTibetanChinese

It was made in English, with some German, Russian, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Tibetan, Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 2012?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 2012 in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 2012 use?

Acrophobic BirdApocalypse HowA Million Is a StatisticGenre SavvyUngrateful BastardSexy Backless OutfitEarthquakes Cause FissuresNext Sunday A.D.Foreboding Fleeing FlockScenery GornPre-Mortem CatchphraseMr. Fanserviceand 158 more

TV Tropes lists 170 storytelling tropes for 2012, including Acrophobic Bird, Apocalypse How, A Million Is a Statistic.