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The Last Airbender

2010·Movie
1h 43min·PG
IMDb3.9Metacritic202.1Rotten Tomatoes5%30%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Hoopla

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The Last Airbender fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Four nations, one destiny.

A century has passed since the Fire Nation declared war on the other three nations of air, water, and earth in its attempt for global domination. Aang, the long-lost Avatar, is found by Water Tribe siblings Katara and Sokka and must learn to master water, earth, and fire bending to defeat the Fire Nation and restore balance to the world.
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Crew

Directed by:
M. Night Shyamalan, Jeff Habberstad, Mary Cybulski
Written by:
M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by:
M. Night Shyamalan, Michael Dante DiMartino, Frank Marshall
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Randy Thom, Randy Thom

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Last Airbender

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Airbender legally?

fuboTVParamount+Hoopla

The Last Airbender is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Last Airbender worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23/100 (IMDb 3.9, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Airbender rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Last Airbender?

1 h 43 min

The Last Airbender runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last Airbender?

Critics13
Audiences30

Not quite. Audiences rate The Last Airbender higher (30) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Last Airbender a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$320 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $320 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is The Last Airbender in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Airbender?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Airbender in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last Airbender use?

Market-Based TitleComposite CharacterMake It Look Like an AccidentFamily-Unfriendly DeathAdaptational Angst UpgradeNever Trust a TrailerRed Eyes, Take WarningAdaptation Title ChangeAdaptation Relationship OverhaulIdiot BallAs You KnowAdaptational Attractivenessand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for The Last Airbender, including Market-Based Title, Composite Character, Make It Look Like an Accident.