*12 Monkeys* is a 1995 science fiction thriller directed by Terry Gilliam. The film follows James Cole (played by Bruce Willis), a convict in a dystopian future where humanity has been nearly wiped out by a deadly virus. To help prevent the outbreak, Cole is sent back in time to the 1990s to gather information about the mysterious “Army of the 12 Monkeys,” believed to be responsible for releasing the virus. The film explores themes of time travel, memory, and fate, while delivering a mind-bending narrative filled with twists and intense performances by Brad Pitt and Madeleine Stowe.