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John Carter

2012·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic517.0Rotten Tomatoes52%60%
IMDb6.6Metacritic517.0Rotten Tomatoes52%60%

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Lost in our world, found in another.

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.
Space Opera SpectaclePlanetary RomanceHigh-Octane ActionVisually Stunning CGIClassic Adventure TropesEpic Scale WarfareSci-Fi Fantasy HybridImmense World-Building

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Stanton, Ben Dixon, Annie Penn
Written by:
Andrew Stanton, Michael Chabon, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Produced by:
Lindsey Collins, Gail Stevens, Holly Dorff
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino, Michael Semanick, Ben Burtt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about John Carter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream John Carter legally?

Disney+

John Carter is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. 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 John Carter worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is John Carter rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is John Carter?

2 h 12 min

John Carter runs 2 h 12 min.

Is John Carter based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on John Carter?

Critics52
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate John Carter higher (65) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was John Carter a box office hit?

Budget$264 million
Box office$284 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $264 million to make and earned $284 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is John Carter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch John Carter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for John Carter in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for John Carter, including Ancient Astronauts, Human Aliens, Framing Device.