Twelve (2010)

5.6R95 minDirector: Joel Schumacher

2010 film

Twelve is a 2010 teen crime drama film directed by Joel Schumacher from a screenplay by Jordan Melamed, based on Nick McDonell's 2002 novel of the same name. The film follows a young drug dealer whose luxurious lifestyle falls apart after his cousin is murdered and his best friend is arrested for the crime. It stars Chace Crawford, Rory Culkin, Curtis Jackson, Emily Meade, and Emma Roberts.

The film was produced by Gaumont and Radar Pictures and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2010, and was released theatrically on August 6, 2010, to critical and commercial failure. It grossed $110,238 during its opening weekend and $2.6 million worldwide, against a budget of $5 million, and was also panned by critics.

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What is Twelve about?
Twelve (2010) — A young drug dealer watches as his high-rolling life is dismantled in the wake of his cousin's murder, which sees his best friend arrested for the crime.
Is Twelve based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Twelve scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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