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Avatar: The Way of Water

2022·Movie
3h 12min·PG-13
74
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Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wonder9
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Fantasy, family, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

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Where can I stream Avatar: The Way of Water legally?

Avatar: The Way of Water 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 Avatar: The Way of Water worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Avatar: The Way of Water rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Avatar: The Way of Water?

3 h 12 min

Avatar: The Way of Water runs 3 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Avatar: The Way of Water?

Critics72
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Avatar: The Way of Water much the same way.

Was Avatar: The Way of Water a box office hit?

Budget$460 million
Box office$2.3 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $460 million to make and earned $2.3 billion worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What language is Avatar: The Way of Water in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Avatar: The Way of Water?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Avatar: The Way of Water in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Avatar: The Way of Water use?

AesoptinumDemoted to ExtraBig BadMind RapeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Thicker Than WaterConveniently Timed Attack from BehindAndrocles' LionBetrayal by OffspringGiant FlyerSchmuck BaitMeta Guyand 193 more

TV Tropes lists 205 storytelling tropes for Avatar: The Way of Water, including Aesoptinum, Demoted to Extra, Big Bad.