5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
2012 (2009)
2012 (2009)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing severe class disparity and government secrecy in the face of a global catastrophe, highlighting how the wealthy elite are prioritized over the common populace.
The movie '2012' demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, featuring prominent Black actors in key leadership and scientific roles, including the President of the United States. However, its narrative primarily focuses on a global disaster and human survival, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
Buddhism is depicted positively through the serene and accepting portrayal of Buddhist monks in the Himalayas, who face the end of the world with dignity and spiritual calm.
The film portrays Christianity positively through the character of President Thomas Wilson, whose deep faith inspires him to make a noble, self-sacrificing decision to stay behind with his people rather than board an ark.
The film "2012" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a global disaster and the survival of humanity, with all depicted relationships and family structures being heterosexual. Therefore, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements to evaluate.
The film "2012, 2009" is a disaster movie focused on a global cataclysm and survival. Based on available information, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Therefore, the film does not offer any portrayal, positive, negative, or neutral, of transsexual individuals or related topics.
The film "2012" is a disaster movie focused on survival against global cataclysms. Female characters are present in significant roles, primarily focused on scientific analysis, family protection, and surviving the unfolding events. There are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "2012" is an original disaster movie with characters created specifically for this production. It is not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic, meaning there are no pre-existing characters from source material or history whose gender could have been changed.
The film "2012" features original characters created for the movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was altered for this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.9
Critic Ratings
4.0
4.9
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
John Cusack | Jackson Curtis | Male | White |  United States |
Amanda Peet | Kate Curtis | Female | Jewish, White | United States |
Chiwetel Ejiofor | Adrian Helmsley | Male | Black |  United Kingdom |
Thandiwe Newton | Laura Wilson | Female | White, Black | United Kingdom |
Oliver Platt | Carl Anheuser | Male | White |  Canada |
Tom McCarthy | Gordon Silberman | Male | White | United States |
Woody Harrelson | Charlie Frost | Male | White | United States |
Danny Glover | President Thomas Wilson | Male | Black | United States |
Liam James | Noah Curtis | Male | White | Canada |
Morgan Lily | Lilly Curtis | Female | White | United States |
Zlatko Burić | Yuri Karpov | Male | White |  Croatia |
Beatrice Rosen | Tamara | Female | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
67%
33%
Race
White
75%
Jewish
8%
Black
25%
White
8%
Nationalities
United States
58%
United Kingdom
17%
Canada
17%
Croatia
8%
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