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  • Avatar (2009)
  • Opened December 18, 2009 | Runtime:2 hr. 30 min.
  • PG-13
    warfare, intense battle sequences, some smoking, sensuality and language
  • AVATAR takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home. James Cameron, the Oscar-winning director of “Titanic,” first Read More
  • Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore
  • Director: James Cameron
  • Genres: Sci-Fi ActionScience Fiction

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Avatar (2009) Recent Fan Reviews

  • Avatar is sick
    by mamiller109

    Great movie even better visuals . you must see it...

  • A Groundbreaking Movie
    by LinW0724

    Although the storytelling wasn't that great, the 3D special effects and CGI is worth the ticket. The world was realistically portrayed through James Cameron's own CGI system and presented in 3D. The...

  • Visually stunning and beautiful alien world!
    by bitsonews

    Most alien worlds are made up of Earth-like things but in a different color. This world had very unique species! The story was pretty standard - army dude infiltrates the hostiles and ends up...

Avatar (2009) Critic Reviews

Avg. Critic Score84 out of 100 | Universal acclaim

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Once again, [Cameron] has silenced the doubters by simply delivering an...

  • 100
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    A fully believable, flesh-and-blood (albeit not human flesh and blood) romance...

  • 100
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    Glorious and goofy and blissfully deranged.

  • 100
    Los Angeles Times | Kenneth Turan

    Avatar's shock and awe demand to be seen. You've never experienced anything...

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 4.6 out of 5
Avg. Critic Score:
84 out of 100 Universal acclaim
Info for Parents:
13 OK for kids 13+

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