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Avatar: The Way of Water

2022Movie3 h 12 minPG-13

73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic677.2Rotten Tomatoes76%84%

An epic, awe-inspiring action movie about fantasy and family, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Feels like

  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Epic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Family Drama
  • Immersive World-Building
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Emotional Blockbuster
  • Technological Marvel
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Heartfelt Tragedy

Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
James Cameron
Written by
James Cameron, Shane Salerno, Josh Friedman
Produced by
James Cameron, Jon Landau
Music by
Simon Franglen

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Facts

December 14, 2022 · 3 h 12 min · PG-13

Released
December 14, 2022
Runtime
3 h 12 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$460 million
Box office
$2.3 billion
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Aesoptinum, Demoted to Extra, Big Bad +9

  • Aesoptinum
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Big Bad
  • Mind Rape
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Thicker Than Water
  • Conveniently Timed Attack from Behind
  • Androcles' Lion
  • Betrayal by Offspring
  • Giant Flyer
  • Schmuck Bait
  • Meta Guy

12 of 205 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Avatar: The Way of Water?"

Questions about Avatar: The Way of Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Avatar: The Way of Water?

Disney+

In the United States, Avatar: The Way of Water 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 69 other countries.

Is Avatar: The Way of Water worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Avatar: The Way of Water 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.

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 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 tropes for it, including Aesoptinum, Demoted to Extra, and Big Bad.