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John Carter

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
277K
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POPULARITY
1,854
426
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
277K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,854
426
  • Director
    • Andrew Stanton
  • Writers
    • Andrew Stanton(screenplay by)
    • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
    • Michael Chabon(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Taylor Kitsch
    • Lynn Collins
    • Willem Dafoe
  • 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
    • 988User reviews
    • 438Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Trailer 1:54
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    Trailer 1:43
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    Trailer 1:37
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    "Woola Will Follow You Anywhere"
    Clip 1:28
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    10 Minute Scene
    Clip 10:03
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    "I'm on Mars"
    Clip 0:53
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    "Canyon Escape"
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    Ciarán Hinds and Lynn Collins in John Carter (2012)
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    Ciarán Hinds and James Purefoy in John Carter (2012)
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    Top cast

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

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    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 reviews988

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10
    A cult movie to be remembered
    John Carter of Mars was an epic. A detailed story, written in a time when pulp fiction was a cultural phenomenon like today's epic superhero movies. This is not a wham bam in your face Avengers movie, but a grand epic with a tribute to one of the greatest American writers of his time: Edgar Rice Burroughs.

    Thank you Disney for your bold efforts. Sales might be the standard of today, but in the hearts of John Carter fans this was a great movie. Put to the screen with taste, class, and detail that will let this story live on. May your efforts be rewarded with continued sales as this movie finds its way toward cult status.
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    • nicholashartman
    • May 8, 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 States)
    • 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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