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2012 (2009): movie guide
2012 (2009) is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction running about 158 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 13,169 votes. Notable cast includes John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2009-10-10
- Runtime: 158 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2009-10-10
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What is 2012 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.
Cast highlights
2012 features John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Oliver Platt, Tom McCarthy. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2009-10-10. Runtime: 158 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (13,169 votes). Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover 2012 on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse 2012, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is 2012?
- 2012 is listed as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is 2012?
- 2012 runs about 158 minutes.
- Who stars in 2012?
- Cast highlights include John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandiwe Newton, Oliver Platt, Tom McCarthy.
- Does Cinema Box stream 2012?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
