2012

Year: 2009

Runtime: 158 min

Language: English

Director: Roland Emmerich

Budget: $200M

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With the planet facing imminent destruction, a scientist warns of impending doom, triggering secret plans for a select group to survive. Jackson Curtis, a writer, finds himself amidst widespread chaos as he desperately tries to protect his family from the devastating events unfolding across the globe. The film follows their struggles against a backdrop of escalating natural disasters and the fight for survival.

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