12 (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2007, 12 is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. A loose remake of “12 Angry Men”, “12” is set in contemporary Moscow where 12 very different men must unanimously decide the fate of a young Chechen accused of murdering his step-father, a Russian army officer. Consigned to a makeshift jury room in a school gymnasium, one by one each man takes center stage to confront, connect, and confess while the accused awaits a verdict and revisits his heartbreaking journey through war in flashbacks.
Who’s in it. 12 stars Sergei Makovetsky as Juror #1, Nikita Mikhalkov as Juror #2, Sergey Garmash as Juror #3 and Valentin Gaft as Juror #4, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 12 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 12 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 12 worth watching?
- 12 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 12?
- 12 stars Sergei Makovetsky, Nikita Mikhalkov, Sergey Garmash, Valentin Gaft and Aleksey Petrenko.
- When was 12 released?
- 12 was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.