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2009Movie2 h 42 minPG-13

79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic837.4Rotten Tomatoes81%82%

An awe-inspiring, epic sci-fi movie about fantasy and the future, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Immersive Sci-Fi Epic
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Ecological Allegory
  • Romantic Adventure
  • World-Building Masterpiece
  • Anti-Colonial Narrative
  • High-Production Value
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Technological Wonder
  • Family-Friendly Blockbuster

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
James Cameron
Written by
James Cameron
Produced by
James Cameron, Jon Landau
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

December 16, 2009 · 2 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
December 16, 2009
Runtime
2 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$237 million
Box office
$2.9 billion
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Motherly Scientist, Disney Death, Wormsign +9

  • Motherly Scientist
  • Disney Death
  • Wormsign
  • Scenery Gorn
  • Great Bow
  • Punny Name
  • World Tree
  • Jungle Opera
  • Base on Wheels
  • Planet Looters
  • Exaggerated Trope
  • Annoying Arrows

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Avatar?"

Questions about Avatar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Avatar?

Disney+

In the United States, Avatar streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Avatar worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 83).

Is Avatar okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Avatar good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Avatar?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Was Avatar a box office hit?

Budget$237 million
Box office$2.9 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $237 million to make and earned $2.9 billion worldwide, 12.3 times its budget.