12 Rounds_
"Can you survive 12 rounds for the one you love?"
When New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher stops a brilliant thief from getting away with a multimillion-dollar heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from prison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting Danny with 12 rounds of near-impossible puzzles and tasks that he must somehow complete to save the life of the woman he loves.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
12 Rounds earned $17.3M against a $22.0M budget.
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Year context
12 Rounds was released 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (20)
John Cena
Danny Fisher
Aidan Gillen
Miles Jackson
Ashley Scott
Molly Porter
Steve Harris
George Aiken
Brian J. White
Hank Carver
Gonzalo Menendez
Ray Santiago
Taylor Cole
Erica Kessen
Kyle Clements
Dave Fisher
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
Willie Dumaine
Travis Davis
Anthony Deluso
Nick Gomez
Samuel
Brian Decaro
FBI Agent Gator
RR
Rosalind Rubin
FBI Agent Sheila
Billy Slaughter
Technician
Kim Collins
Phil the Plumber
Lara Grice
Cell Store Owner
Wayne Ferrara
Battallion Commander
Douglas M. Griffin
Peter Gerard
Vincent Flood
Detective Chuck Jansen
Robert Pralgo
Camouflaged Agent
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$22.0M
Budget
$17.3M
Revenue
-21%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (830 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$22,000,000
Box Office
$17,280,326
Profit
$-4,719,674
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 12 Rounds about?
When New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher stops a brilliant thief from getting away with a multimillion-dollar heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from prison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting Danny with 12 rounds of near-impossible puzzles and tasks that he must somehow complete to save the life of the woman he loves.
How long is 12 Rounds?
12 Rounds has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who directed 12 Rounds?
12 Rounds was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in 12 Rounds?
The cast of 12 Rounds includes John Cena, Aidan Gillen, Ashley Scott, Steve Harris, Brian J. White.
How much did 12 Rounds make at the box office?
12 Rounds earned $17,280,326 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $22,000,000.
What is the rating of 12 Rounds?
12 Rounds has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 830 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Thriller
Crime
KEYWORDS (5)
police
cop
revenge
cat and mouse
family