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2012 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 1, 2010

2012

Release Date: Friday, November 13, 2009 Theaters

Director: Roland Emmerich

Starring: John Cusack Chiwetel Ejiofor Oliver Platt Danny Glover Woody Harrelson

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 38 m

  • 3.82 / 5.0
89% 11%

Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. "2012" is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.
Action Adventure Drama Family Fantasy Sci-Fi

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Who stars in 2012 – Cast List

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Who is making 2012 – Crew List

A look at 2012 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roland Emmerich last helmed Moonfall and Midway. The film's writer Roland Emmerich last penned Moonfall and Independence Day Resurgence.

Producers
Aaron Boyd
Volker Engel
Larry Franco
Mark Gordon
Harald Kloser

Production – What we know about the 2012

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Key Facts

  • Filming began in August 2008 in Vancouver.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense disaster sequences and some language
Runtime
2 hrs, 38 m
Tagline
We Were Warned.
Also known as
Farewell Atlantis

Language
English
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2012 Release Date: When was the film released?

2012 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 13 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 3,404 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Pirate Radio, Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Messenger.

2012 DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

2012 is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of 2012 today on Amazon.

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