What is twelve monkeys?

Twelve Monkeys is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. The film follows the story of James Cole, a prisoner from the year 2035 who is sent back in time to the year 1996 to gather information about a deadly virus that wiped out most of humanity.

As Cole navigates the past, he encounters a radical animal rights activist named Jeffrey Goines, played by Brad Pitt, and a psychiatrist named Kathryn Railly, played by Madeleine Stowe. As Cole's mission becomes increasingly complicated, he starts to question his own sanity and the nature of time travel.

Twelve Monkeys is known for its complex plot, non-linear narrative structure, and thought-provoking themes about fate, free will, and the consequences of human actions. The film was well-received by critics and audiences, and it has since become a cult classic in the science fiction genre.