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Avatar

2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 162 min · ★ 7.6 · 82% critics

Science FictionActionAdventure

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is sent to the moon Pandora for a high-stakes mission, but he finds himself questioning his orders. As he gets pulled into an alien civilization, the conflict grows between corporate interests and protecting a living world.

Also known as Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience · James Cameron's Avatar · Avatar 3D · Project 880465wtgsdtg

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Details
Years
2009
Release date
2009-12-16
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
162 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
82/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (34,033 votes)
Box office
$2,847,379,794
Budget
$237,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy Avatar if you want an immersive science-fiction spectacle with strong emotional beats and a lush new world; Not for you if you want highly original storytelling or prefer shorter, less trope-heavy adventures like Dune: Part Two or Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Pros: jaw-dropping visuals; immersive world; standout score | Cons: predictable story; one-note characters; long runtime

Themes

  • paraplegic
  • attachment to nature
  • culture clash
  • indigenous
  • space travel
  • space colony
  • tribe
  • alien planet
  • distant future
  • marine
  • battle
  • love affair
  • +16 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 2010
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2010
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 2010
  • Golden Globe AwardBest Motion Picture – Drama · 2010
  • Nastro d'ArgentoBest 3D Film · 2010
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  • Saturn AwardBest Director · 2010
  • Saturn AwardBest Production Design · 2010
  • Golden Globe AwardBest Director
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Score · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound Editing · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 2010 · nominated
  • MTV Movie AwardBest Villain · 2010 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by James Cameron