2012 (2009)
Neither audiences nor critics are sold.
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2012 is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
What the audience says
2012 sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It's sitting at 5.9/10 on TMDB across 13,114 ratings, which puts it below the bar for most viewers. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 158 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 38m on it?
2h 38m of English action, leaning adventure. With 13,114 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- At 5.9/10 from 13,114 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 38m — long |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roland Emmerich
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 15, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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