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John Carter

2012Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic517.0Rotten Tomatoes52%60%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic517.0Rotten Tomatoes52%60%

Summary

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, comfort or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Stanton
Written by
Andrew Stanton, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Mark Andrews
Produced by
Lindsey Collins, Jim Morris, Colin Wilson
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

March 7, 2012 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released
March 7, 2012
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$250 million
Box office
$284 million
Available in
74 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Ancient Astronauts, Human Aliens, Framing Device +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream John Carter?"

Questions about John Carter

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Where can I stream John Carter?

Disney+

In the United States, John Carter 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 John Carter worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is John Carter okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

What tropes does John Carter use?

Ancient AstronautsHuman AliensFraming DeviceXenaficationCanine CompanionWestern Union ManNanomachinesTragic KeepsakeGrandfather ClauseBond Villain StupidityBystander SyndromeIn the Bloodand 160 more

TV Tropes lists 172 tropes for it, including Ancient Astronauts, Human Aliens, and Framing Device.