John Carter
“Lost in our world, found in another.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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New Trailer introduced by Andrew StantonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-01
Top Cast
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Taylor Kitsch
John Carter
Lynn Collins
Dejah Thoris
Samantha Morton
Sola
Mark Strong
Matai Shang
Ciarán Hinds
Tardos Mors
Dominic West
Sab Than
James Purefoy
Kantos Kan
Bryan Cranston
Powell
Polly Walker
Sarkoja
Daryl Sabara
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Thomas Haden Church
Tal Hajus
Willem Dafoe
Tars Tarkas
Arkie Reece
Stayman #1 / Helm
Davood Ghadami
Stayman #3
Pippa Nixon
Lightmaster
James Embree
Thern #2
Philip Philmar
Thern #1
Figs Jackman
Man in the Bowler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$263.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$284.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.08x
+$20.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Stanton
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- John Carter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $263.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $284.1M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Stanton
Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Michael Giacchino
Dan Mindel
Eric Zumbrunnen
Colin Wilson, Jim Morris, Lindsey Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Mindel
Director of Photography
Andrew Stanton
Director
Mark Andrews
Screenplay
Colin Wilson
Producer
Mayes C. Rubeo
Costume Design
Michael Chabon
Screenplay
Jim Morris
Producer
Eric Zumbrunnen
Editor
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
Andrew Stanton
Screenplay
Lindsey Collins
Producer
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tom Struthers
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Chiang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sue Rowe
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Carter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is John Carter about?
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.
Who directed John Carter?
John Carter was directed by Andrew Stanton.
Who stars in John Carter?
The principal cast of John Carter includes Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciarán Hinds.
When was John Carter released and how long is it?
John Carter was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of John Carter?
John Carter had a reported production budget of $263.7M and grossed $284.1M at the worldwide box office (1.08 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for John Carter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Carter was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is John Carter based on a book or true story?
John Carter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Carter?
John Carter holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); 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.).