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“Enter the world of Pandora.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Sam Worthington
Jake Sully
Zoe Saldaña
Neytiri
Sigourney Weaver
Dr. Grace Augustine
Stephen Lang
Colonel Miles Quaritch
Michelle Rodriguez
Trudy Chacon
Giovanni Ribisi
Parker Selfridge
Joel David Moore
Norm Spellman
CCH Pounder
Mo'at
Wes Studi
Eytukan
Laz Alonso
Tsu'Tey
Dileep Rao
Dr. Max Patel
Matt Gerald
Corporal Lyle Wainfleet
Sean Anthony Moran
Private Fike
Jason Whyte
Cryo Vault Med Tech
Scott Lawrence
Venture Star Crew Chief
Kelly Kilgour
Lock Up Trooper
James Patrick Pitt
Shuttle Pilot
Sean Patrick Murphy
Shuttle Co-Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$237M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.92B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.34x
+$2.69B net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cameron
- Screenplay & Story
- James Cameron, Kuk Harrell
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Avatar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Budget
- $237M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.92B
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment, Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Ingenious Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cameron
James Cameron, Kuk Harrell
James Horner
Mauro Fiore, Richard Bluck
James Cameron, John Refoua, Stephen E. Rivkin
James Cameron, Jon Landau, Laeta Kalogridis, Colin Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
James Cameron
Director
James Cameron
Writer
Mauro Fiore
Director of Photography
James Cameron
Editor
John Refoua
Editor
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
James Cameron
Producer
Jon Landau
Producer
Rick Carter
Production Design
Robert Stromberg
Production Design
Jonathan Fawkner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anthony 'Max' Ivins
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Lemmon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Martin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Avatar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Avatar about?
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.
Who directed Avatar?
Avatar was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in Avatar?
The principal cast of Avatar includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez.
When was Avatar released and how long is it?
Avatar was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Avatar?
Avatar had a reported production budget of $237M and grossed $2.92B at the worldwide box office (12.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Avatar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Avatar was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Avatar?
Avatar holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).