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Directed by James Cameron. With Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 civil…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Avatar.
MoviHero lists December 16, 2009 as the release date for Avatar. James Cameron is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine, Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 16, 2009
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 42m
DirectorJames Cameron
CastSam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine, Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Avatar runs 2h 42m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 34,952 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Rewatching Avatar confirmed my love for Pandora. Exquisite world-building by James Cameron, memorable score by James Horner & jaw-dropping, innovative visuals that complement wonderful storytelling…”
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“It's cinema Jim, but not as we know it.”
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“This is another of these films for which I didn't get the memo.”
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“Everything is backwards now, like out there is the true world and this is the dream.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDr. Grace AugustineDr. Grace Augustine appears in Avatar (2009).Open character guide otherColonel Miles QuaritchColonel Miles Quaritch appears in Avatar (2009).Open character guide otherTrudy ChaconTrudy Chacon appears in Avatar (2009).Open character guide otherJake SullyJake Sully appears in Avatar (2009).Open character guide otherNeytiriNeytiri appears in Avatar (2009).Open character guide
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