12 Monkeys (2015)
A time traveler from a decimated future races against the clock to eradicate a deadly plague.
The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
How intense is 12 Monkeys?
12 Monkeys is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What 12 Monkeys feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleaktense
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 12 Monkeys
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is 12 Monkeys for you?
Is 12 Monkeys scary?
Only a little. 12 Monkeys has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is 12 Monkeys gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is 12 Monkeys sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 12 Monkeys OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is 12 Monkeys?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream 12 Monkeys?
12 Monkeys is streaming on Prime Video.
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