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John Carter

  • 20122012
  • 12A12A
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
268K
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POPULARITY
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Taylor Kitsch in John Carter (2012)
Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.
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Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter W... Read allTransported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Woola and a princess in desperate need of a savior.Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Woola and a princess in desperate need of a savior.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
268K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
372
167
  • Director
    • Andrew Stanton
  • Writers
    • Andrew Stanton(screenplay by)
    • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
    • Michael Chabon(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Taylor Kitsch
    • Lynn Collins
    • Willem Dafoe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Stanton
  • Writers
    • Andrew Stanton(screenplay by)
    • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
    • Michael Chabon(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Taylor Kitsch
    • Lynn Collins
    • Willem Dafoe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 955User reviews
    • 435Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos20

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    Trailer 1:39
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    Super Bowl Spot
    Trailer 1:08
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    No. 2
    Trailer 1:54
    No. 2
    John Carter -- U.S. Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:43
    John Carter -- U.S. Trailer #1
    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
    International Trailer
    "Woola Will Follow You Anywhere"
    Clip 1:28
    "Woola Will Follow You Anywhere"
    10 Minute Scene
    Clip 10:03
    10 Minute Scene
    "I'm on Mars"
    Clip 0:53
    "I'm on Mars"
    "Canyon Escape"
    Clip 0:41
    "Canyon Escape"
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    Clip 1:22
    John Carter
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    Clip 0:43
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    Photos291

    Ciarán Hinds and Lynn Collins in John Carter (2012)
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    Willem Dafoe and Taylor Kitsch in John Carter (2012)
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    Taylor Kitsch in John Carter (2012)
    John Carter (2012)
    Ciarán Hinds and James Purefoy in John Carter (2012)
    Dominic West and Lynn Collins in John Carter (2012)
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    Thomas Haden Church in John Carter (2012)
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    Top cast

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    Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch
    • John Carteras John Carter
    Lynn Collins
    Lynn Collins
    • Dejah Thorisas Dejah Thoris
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Tars Tarkasas Tars Tarkas
    Samantha Morton
    Samantha Morton
    • Solaas Sola
    Thomas Haden Church
    Thomas Haden Church
    • Tal Hajusas Tal Hajus
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Matai Shangas Matai Shang
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Tardos Morsas Tardos Mors
    • (as Ciaran Hinds)
    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Sab Thanas Sab Than
    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Kantos Kanas Kantos Kan
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Powellas Powell
    Polly Walker
    Polly Walker
    • Sarkojaas Sarkoja
    Daryl Sabara
    Daryl Sabara
    • Edgar Rice Burroughsas Edgar Rice Burroughs
    Arkie Reece
    Arkie Reece
    • Stayman #1as Stayman #1…
    Davood Ghadami
    • Stayman #3as Stayman #3
    Pippa Nixon
    Pippa Nixon
    • Lightmasteras Lightmaster
    James Embree
    James Embree
    • Thern #2as Thern #2
    Philip Philmar
    Philip Philmar
    • Thern #1as Thern #1
    Figs Jackman
    • Man in the Bowleras Man in the Bowler
    • Director
      • Andrew Stanton
    • Writers
      • Andrew Stanton(screenplay by)
      • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
      • Michael Chabon(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    John Carter, a Civil War veteran, who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join, but he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes, and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians, and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there, he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. He meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars, and he learns there's some kind of unrest going on. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
    arizona desertprincessalienarizona territoryamerican civil war249 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Lost in Our World. Found in Another.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • 12A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While filming at Big Water in Utah, the crew accidentally discovered a 60 foot long sauropod dinosaur skeleton. The state's land management bureau took over.
    • Goofs
      When John Carter is trying to pull the chain out of the rock in the arena, the ring fastening the chain has an obvious gap for him to unhook it easily. The gap disappears in the next shot.
    • Quotes

      John Carter: Stand behind me, this might get dangerous.

      [John fights the Zodangans. When he loses his sword, Dejah takes it and kills the remaining enemies]

      John Carter: Or maybe I ought to get behind you...

      Dejah Thoris: [Cleans the blood off the sword with John's clothes] You let me know when it gets dangerous.

    • Crazy credits
      The Disney castle logo at the beginning and end is tinted a deep blood red.
    • Connections
      Featured in The One Show: Episode #7.40 (2012)

    User reviews955

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Really enjoyed it
    I did only have modest expectations of this film as the trailer reminded me a bit to much of Dune. Really surprised to find a film which had a good plot line (albeit cynics will liken it to Avatar-lite), well acted, reasonable characterisations, brilliant visuals and a surprisingly good hero figure in Taylor Kitsch. I saw the preview screening this morning - don't really care how much it cost to make - what I found was a big budget film that I really enjoyed from start to finish. My advice - don't follow the cynics and naysayers - see it for yourself. I will normally not go see 3D films (they give me a headache) but the 3D wasn't too intrusive on this one.
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    • neil_tipping
    • Mar 3, 2012

    FAQ1

    • Isn't the surface of Mars supposed to be red instead of yellow?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Princess of Mars
    • Filming locations
      • Moab, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $250,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $73,078,100
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,180,188
      • Mar 11, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $284,139,100
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Sonics-DDP
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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