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Avatar

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.3M
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POPULARITY
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10
Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, and Sam Worthington in Avatar (2009)
Jake Sully (Worthington) is a paraplegic war veteran who is brought to the planet Pandora to participate in a program designed to help him walk again. The program introduces him to his avatar, a creature whose genetics are half human and half Na'vi, a sentient humanoid race who inhabit Pandora. In time, Jake will find himself in the middle of an escalating conflict between the two races.
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A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.3M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
141
10
  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writer
    • James Cameron
  • Stars
    • Sam Worthington
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Sigourney Weaver
  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writer
    • James Cameron
  • Stars
    • Sam Worthington
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Sigourney Weaver
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3.8KUser reviews
    • 501Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 89 wins & 131 nominations total

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    Stephen Lang in Avatar (2009)
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    Michelle Rodriguez in Avatar (2009)
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    Michelle Rodriguez in Avatar (2009)
    Stephen Lang in Avatar (2009)
    Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington in Avatar (2009)

    Top cast

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    Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington
    • Jake Sully
    Zoe Saldana
    Zoe Saldana
    • Neytiri
    • (as Zoë Saldana)
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dr. Grace Augustine
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Trudy Chacón
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Colonel Miles Quaritch
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Parker Selfridge
    Joel David Moore
    Joel David Moore
    • Norm Spellman
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Mo'at
    • (as Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder)
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Eytukan
    Laz Alonso
    Laz Alonso
    • Tsu'tey
    Dileep Rao
    Dileep Rao
    • Dr. Max Patel
    Matt Gerald
    Matt Gerald
    • Corporal Lyle Wainfleet
    Sean Anthony Moran
    Sean Anthony Moran
    • Private Fike
    Jason Whyte
    • Cryo Vault Med Tech
    Scott Lawrence
    Scott Lawrence
    • Venture Star Crew Chief
    Kelly Kilgour
    • Lock Up Trooper
    James Patrick Pitt
    James Patrick Pitt
    • Shuttle Pilot
    • (as James Pitt)
    Sean Patrick Murphy
    Sean Patrick Murphy
    • Shuttle Co-Pilot
    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writer
      • James Cameron
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Na'vi language was created entirely from scratch by linguist Dr. Paul R. Frommer. James Cameron hired him to construct a language that would be easily enunciable for actors to pronounce but would not resemble any human language. Frommer created about 1,000 words. Cameron requested Dr Frommer that the Na'vi language must be entirely new, as it's supposed to be from another planet, and that it should sound "nice" to the audience. Cameron didn't want any additional editing done to their voices and wanted them to sound authentic and not unnatural. Equipped with a vast knowledge of linguistics, Dr Frommer understood what kinds of sounds the Na'vi language would or wouldn't have. Just like "j" and "r" don't exist in Korean, in English, the 'h' sound is unaspirated. In a similar vein, Frommer's conception of the new language totally avoided the sounds of "ch", "th", and "sh". Additionally, Frommer had to decide on the language's syntax -- or rules regarding word order. He came up with his own set of constraints and words to be used in the language of Pandora. The tongue took inspiration from the natural languages of the world to create a totally different spoken form.
    • Goofs
      When Jake's late brother, Tom, is uncovered, he's played by Sam Worthington. In the next shot of Tom being covered again it's clearly someone else.
    • Quotes

      Jake Sully: Neytiri calls me skxawng. It means "moron."

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits of any kind (outside of the 20th Century Fox title card). The title of the film doesn't appear on screen until the end of the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      "Avatar: Special Edition" was released theatrically less than a year after the original release, it contains approximately eight minutes of extra footage, including new creatures and action scenes.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bones: The Gamer in the Grease (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      I See You (Theme from Avatar)
      Performed by Leona Lewis

      Music by James Horner and Simon Franglen

      Lyrics by Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell, and James Horner

      Produced by Simon Franglen and James Horner

      Leona Lewis performs courtesy of Syco Music

    User reviews3.8K

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Groundbreaking cinema
    I've always enjoyed this film, following the release of the trailer for the second avatar film I decided to give this a rewatch to see if it has 'aged' like many CG heavy films do after 5-10 years and I was pleasantly surprised by how well it holds up.

    There are certain shadows, textures & lighting which look a bit old now but the rest is still stunning to look at.

    From a story point of view this is one of my favourite type of films with the big action set piece & the underdog coming out on top. I really enjoy the world building.

    My main critique of this film is the rushed ending, it feels as though the last 30 minutes some BIG things happen that would impact our characters but this is heavily glossed over which I believe can be put down to the runtime.

    Overall I give this film a 9 because of the quality of the film craft, the beautiful soundtrack and the story isn't 'bad' just rushed at the end. There is also great rewatch ability to this film which helps its rating. I'm hyped for the new film!
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    • jammerknight
    • May 11, 2022

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    FAQ15

    • What's meant to happen to Sully's Navi/"Avatar" body, when his human body gets woken up on-base? And between sessions? We never see Navi-Jake returning to base; Is his switched-off Navi body just laying comatose, in a forest full of predators? Do the real Navi just think Jake has narcolepsy?
    • Did Colette Hiller (Cpl. Ferro in Aliens) play the air traffic controller in the ops center?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA(rain forest)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Lightstorm Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $237,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $785,221,649
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $77,025,481
      • Dec 20, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,923,706,026
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos

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