"12 Monkeys" is a science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, released in 1995. The story follows James Cole, a convict sent back in time to gather information about a deadly virus that wiped out most of humanity. He struggles with his mission while grappling with his own sanity and the nature of time travel. The film features Bruce Willis as Cole and Madeleine Stowe as Dr. Kathryn Railly, a psychiatrist who helps him. It explores themes of memory, reality, and the consequences of time travel, ultimately questioning the reliability of perception and the possibility of changing the past.