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12 Rounds

2009·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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Can you survive 12 rounds for the one you love?

When New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher stops a brilliant thief from getting away with a multimillion-dollar heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from prison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting Danny with 12 rounds of near-impossible puzzles and tasks that he must somehow complete to save the life of the woman he loves.
Action ThrillerHigh StakesCat and Mouse GameFast-PacedRevenge PlotNew Orleans SettingPuzzle SolvingSuspenseful

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Where can I stream 12 Rounds legally?

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

Is 12 Rounds worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 12 Rounds rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is 12 Rounds?

1 h 48 min

12 Rounds runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 12 Rounds?

Critics35
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate 12 Rounds higher (51) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 12 Rounds a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

What language is 12 Rounds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 12 Rounds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 12 Rounds in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 12 Rounds use?

Batman GambitBig BadBringing Running Shoes to a Car ChaseChekhov's ArmouryComplexity AddictionContrived Coincidence"Die Hard" on an XEstablishing Character MomentI Have Your WifeFlashed-Badge HijackJurisdiction FrictionPhone-Trace Raceand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for 12 Rounds, including Batman Gambit, Big Bad, Bringing Running Shoes to a Car Chase.