Avatar (2009)
Na'vi and English sci-fi film directed by James Cameron
Avatar has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes (162 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Na'vi film released on 18 December 2009. It is directed by James Cameron and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Stephen Lang.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- James Cameron
- Cast
- Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Joel David Moore, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, Laz Alonso, CCH Pounder, Wes Studi, Matt Gerald, Peter Mensah
- Cinematography
- Mauro Fiore
- Editing
- Stephen E. Rivkin, James Cameron, John Refoua
- Music
- James Horner, Simon Franglen
- Written by
- James Cameron
- Produced by
- James Cameron, Jon Landau
- Production
- 20th Century Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media
- Distribution
- Fórum Hungary, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $237 million
- Box office
- $2.85 billion
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Academy Award for Best Production Design; Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama; Saturn Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; Golden Globe Award for Best Director and 2 more
- Set in
- Pandora
- Filmed in
- California, Hawaii, New Zealand, Spruce Goose Hangar
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 December 2009
- First shown
- 16 December 2009 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Avatar?
Avatar has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes, or 162 min.
When did Avatar release?
Avatar released on 18 December 2009.
Who directed Avatar?
Avatar is directed by James Cameron.
Who is in the cast of Avatar?
The cast of Avatar includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Joel David Moore and Giovanni Ribisi.
Where can I watch Avatar online?
Avatar streams on Disney+.
How much did Avatar earn at the box office?
Avatar grossed $2.85 billion on a budget of $237 million.
What is Avatar rated in the US?
Avatar is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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