2012 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, 2012 is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 158 minutes. “We Were Warned.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 2012 stars John Cusack as Jackson Curtis, Amanda Peet as Kate Curtis, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Adrian Helmsley and Woody Harrelson as Charlie Frost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 2012 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $791.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 2012 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 2012 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 2012 (2009)?
- In US, 2012 is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 2012 worth watching?
- 2012 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 2012?
- 2012 stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Woody Harrelson and Thandiwe Newton.
- When was 2012 released?
- 2012 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.