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2009·162 min

Avatar

Directed by James Cameron

ActionAdventureScience Fiction

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.

Cast

Sam Worthington

Jake Sully

Neytiri

Sigourney Weaver

Dr. Grace Augustine

Colonel Miles Quaritch

Crew

Writer

Director of Photography

Producer

Producer

Original Music Composer

Global rank

#454

Rating

1417

Votes

13

Win rate

31%

Genre rankings

#123 Science Fiction / 128 #231 Adventure / 238 #243 Action / 249

Year ranking

#11 of 11 releases in 2009

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Michelle Rodriguez

Trudy Chacon

Giovanni Ribisi

Parker Selfridge

Joel David Moore

Norm Spellman

Mo'at

Eytukan

Tsu'Tey

Dr. Max Patel

Corporal Lyle Wainfleet

Sean Anthony Moran

Private Fike

Cryo Vault Med Tech

Venture Star Crew Chief

Lock Up Trooper

James Patrick Pitt

Shuttle Pilot

Sean Patrick Murphy

Shuttle Co-Pilot

Shuttle Crew Chief

Tractor Operator

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What is Avatar about?

Avatar (2009) is 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.

Who directed Avatar?

James Cameron directed Avatar (2009).

How highly ranked is Avatar?

Avatar (2009) is currently ranked #454 on Movie Rankings with a 31% win rate in community comparisons and appears in action ranking pages.

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