John Carter (2012)
English fantasy film directed by Andrew Stanton
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m 132 min
- Released
- 9 March 2012
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
John Carter has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 9 March 2012. It is directed by Andrew Stanton and stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Andrew Stanton
- Cast
- Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Samantha Morton, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Mark Strong, Ciarán Hinds, Bryan Cranston, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker
- Cinematography
- Daniel Mindel
- Editing
- Eric Zumbrunnen
- Music
- Michael Giacchino
- Written by
- Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton
- Produced by
- Jim Morris, Colin Wilson, Lindsey Collins
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $250 million
- Box office
- $284 million
- Based on
- A Princess of Mars
- Set in
- New York City, Arizona, Mars
- Filmed in
- New Mexico, Utah, Los Angeles
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 March 2012
- First shown
- 8 March 2012 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix 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 John Carter?
John Carter has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes, or 132 min.
When did John Carter release?
John Carter released on 9 March 2012.
Who directed John Carter?
John Carter is directed by Andrew Stanton.
Who is in the cast of John Carter?
The cast of John Carter includes Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Samantha Morton and Dominic West.
Where can I watch John Carter online?
John Carter streams on Netflix.
How much did John Carter earn at the box office?
John Carter grossed $284 million on a budget of $250 million.
What is John Carter rated in the US?
John Carter is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is John Carter based on a true story or a book?
John Carter is based on A Princess of Mars.
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