12 Monkeys is a 1995 (1995 in film) science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, inspired by the French short film La Jet�e (1962), and starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Plummer.

After Universal Studios acquired the rights to remake La Jet�e as a full-length film, David (David Peoples) and Janet Peoples were hired to write the script. Under Terry Gilliams direction, Universal granted the filmmakers a $29.5 million budget, and filming lasted from February to May 1995. The film was shot mostly in Philadelphia and Baltimore, where the story was set.

The film was released to critical praise and grossed approximately $168 million worldwide. Brad Pitt was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and won a Golden Globe (Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture) for his performance. The film also won and was nominated for various categories at the Saturn Awards.