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2012 plot summary

We were warned.

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.

Details

Release date

October 10, 2009

Runtime

2h 38m

Genres

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Country

United States

TMDB rating

5.9 / 10 · 13,086 votes

2012 trailer

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Cast

• John CusackJackson Curtis
• Amanda PeetKate Curtis
• Chiwetel EjioforAdrian Helmsley
• Thandiwe NewtonLaura Wilson
• Oliver PlattCarl Anheuser
• Tom McCarthyGordon Silberman
• Woody HarrelsonCharlie Frost
• Danny GloverPresident Thomas Wilson
• Liam JamesNoah Curtis
• Morgan LilyLilly Curtis

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