15 Best Brad Pitt Movies of All Time

"12 Monkeys" is a 1995 American science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie stars Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito, with Christopher Plummer and David Morse in supporting roles. Inspired by Chris Marker's 1962 short film "La Jetée," the film explores themes of time travel, mental illness, and the human struggle against an impending apocalypse.

Brad Pitt plays the role of Jeffrey Goines, a disturbed mental patient who may be connected to a mysterious terrorist group called the Army of the 12 Monkeys. Pitt's performance was highly praised, earning him an Oscar nomination in 1995. Jeffrey's erratic energy and distinctive mannerisms continue to be a memorable part of the film.

In the film, Bruce Willis stars as James Cole, a convict sent back in time to investigate the origins of a man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on Earth. Madeleine Stowe portrays Dr. Kathryn Railly, a psychiatrist who assists Cole in his mission and becomes emotionally invested in the outcome. Joseph Melito plays the role of young Cole in poignant flashback scenes.