Avatar

Name: Avatar
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 2009-12-16
Duration: 2 h 42 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez

2009·Movie·PG-13·162 min·★ 7.6(34,091)

Science Fiction Action Adventure More English titles

“Enter the world of Pandora.”

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

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France	Disney Plus, Molotov TV	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
Spain	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
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Japan	Disney Plus	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Avatar

Avatar is a 2009 English-language science fiction, action and adventure film directed by James Cameron. The cast is led by Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 34100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu.

Avatar was produced by Dune Entertainment, Lightstorm Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on December 16, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $237 million, it went on to gross $2.9 billion worldwide.

Director: James Cameron
Writers: James Cameron
Release date: December 16, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget: $237 million
Box office: $2.9 billion
Production: Dune Entertainment, Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

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Avatar cast & crew

Avatar was directed by James Cameron and written by James Cameron.

The cast features Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine, Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch, Michelle Rodriguez as Trudy Chacon, and Giovanni Ribisi as Parker Selfridge.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Mauro Fiore, and it was produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau.

Is Avatar worth watching?

Avatar holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 34,091 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.

At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy science fiction, action, and adventure, Avatar is worth a place on your watchlist.

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