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2012

2009

We were warned.

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 10, 2009
Original language
English
Spoken languages
Tibetan, German, Russian, French, Chinese, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Dean Semler
Budget
$200,000,000
Revenue
$791,217,826
2012 (2009) | Kinocult