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Avatar

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.2M
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Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington in Avatar (2009)
Jake Sully (Worthington) is a paraplegic war veteran who is brought to the planet Pandora to participate in a program designed to help him walk again. The program introduces him to his avatar, a creature whose genetics are half human and half Na'vi, a sentient humanoid race who inhabit Pandora. In time, Jake will find himself in the middle of an escalating conflict between the two races.
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A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.2M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
40
21
  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writer
    • James Cameron
  • Stars
    • Sam Worthington
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Sigourney Weaver
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writer
    • James Cameron
  • Stars
    • Sam Worthington
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Sigourney Weaver
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3.6KUser reviews
    • 481Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 89 wins & 131 nominations total

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    Stephen Lang in Avatar (2009)
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    Michelle Rodriguez in Avatar (2009)
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    Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington in Avatar (2009)

    Top cast

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    Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington
    • Jake Sullyas Jake Sully
    Zoe Saldana
    Zoe Saldana
    • Neytirias Neytiri
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dr. Grace Augustineas Dr. Grace Augustine
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Trudy Chacónas Trudy Chacón
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Colonel Miles Quaritchas Colonel Miles Quaritch
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Parker Selfridgeas Parker Selfridge
    Joel David Moore
    Joel David Moore
    • Norm Spellmanas Norm Spellman
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Mo'atas Mo'at
    • (as Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder)
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Eytukanas Eytukan
    Laz Alonso
    Laz Alonso
    • Tsu'teyas Tsu'tey
    Dileep Rao
    Dileep Rao
    • Dr. Max Patelas Dr. Max Patel
    Matt Gerald
    Matt Gerald
    • Corporal Lyle Wainfleetas Corporal Lyle Wainfleet
    Sean Anthony Moran
    Sean Anthony Moran
    • Private Fikeas Private Fike
    Jason Whyte
    • Cryo Vault Med Techas Cryo Vault Med Tech
    Scott Lawrence
    Scott Lawrence
    • Venture Star Crew Chiefas Venture Star Crew Chief
    Kelly Kilgour
    • Lock Up Trooperas Lock Up Trooper
    James Patrick Pitt
    James Patrick Pitt
    • Shuttle Pilotas Shuttle Pilot
    • (as James Pitt)
    Sean Patrick Murphy
    Sean Patrick Murphy
    • Shuttle Co-Pilotas Shuttle Co-Pilot
    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writer
      • James Cameron
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the time of auditioning, Sam Worthington was living in his car.
    • Goofs
      When Jake's late brother, Tom, is uncovered, he's played by Sam Worthington. In the next shot of Tom being covered again it's clearly someone else.
    • Quotes

      Jake Sully: I see you.

      Neytiri: I see you.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits of any kind (outside of the 20th Century Fox title card). The title of the film doesn't appear on screen until the end of the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      "Avatar: Special Edition" was released theatrically less than a year after the original release, it contains approximately eight minutes of extra footage, including new creatures and action scenes.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bones: The Gamer in the Grease (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      I See You (Theme from Avatar)
      Performed by Leona Lewis

      Music by James Horner and Simon Franglen

      Lyrics by Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell, and James Horner

      Produced by Simon Franglen and James Horner

      Leona Lewis performs courtesy of Syco Music

    User reviews3.6K

    Review
    Top review
    Technically outstanding. Originality: oh well....
    Well, I just saw Avatar this morning, one of the press premieres which are running on these days. My opinion: you've seen this story a hundred times, but never like this. Finally 3D is what it's supposed to be, an instrument at the service of the movie. You'll enjoy the visual experience, no doubt.

    As for the story, some of the "inspirations" are so huge and so obvious that mentioning two or three of them would REALLY ruin the movie for you, and I'm not willing to do that. Lots of mysticism and ecology, if you like that stuff. If you're 15 or so, you'll have a great time thinking that it's the first time somebody makes something like this. If you're an experienced movie watcher, better leave your skepticism at the door, bring lots of pop corn and enjoy with the usual action-flick-with-moral-and-loads-of-clichés.

    I liked it, however: "the movie that re-invents movies"??? No way.
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    1.2K
    • elchocobollo
    • Dec 11, 2009

    FAQ16

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Lightstorm Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $237,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $760,507,625
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $77,025,481
      • Dec 20, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,847,397,339
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS

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