
Avatar
2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 162 min · ★ 7.6 · 82% critics
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 Award — Best Visual Effects · 2010
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2010
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2010
- Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 2010
- Nastro d'Argento — Best 3D Film · 2010
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- Saturn Award — Best Director · 2010
- Saturn Award — Best Production Design · 2010
- Golden Globe Award — Best Director
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound Editing · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2010 · nominated
- MTV Movie Award — Best Villain · 2010 · nominated
Cast & crew

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

Giovanni Ribisi
as Parker Selfridge

Joel David Moore
as Norm Spellman

CCH Pounder
as Mo'at

Wes Studi
as Eytukan

Laz Alonso
as Tsu'Tey
Directed by James Cameron