Avatar (2009) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
Avatar (2009) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.1/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Avatar
Avatar Plot Synopsis:
When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge's intentions of driving off the native humanoid "Na'vi" in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers knowledge, of the Indigenous Race and their Culture, for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na'vi people with the use of an "avatar" identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand - and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
Tagline: Enter the World
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Avatar Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
Box Office: $785,221,649
Oscars: 3
Awards: 88
Nominations: 131
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Avatar Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 18, 2009
Producers: Brooke Breton, James Cameron, Laeta Kalogridis, Jon Landau, Josh McLaglen, Janace Tashjian, Peter M. Tobyansen, Colin Wilson
Musicians: James Horner
Cinematographers: Mauro Fiore
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Avatar (2009) Cast (Click to Expand)
Avatar Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Worthington | ... | Jake Sully |
| Zoe Saldana | ... | Neytiri (as Zoë Saldana) |
| Sigourney Weaver | ... | Dr. Grace Augustine |
| Stephen Lang | ... | Colonel Miles Quaritch |
| Michelle Rodriguez | ... | Trudy Chacón |
| Giovanni Ribisi | ... | Parker Selfridge |
| Joel David Moore | ... | Norm Spellman |
| CCH Pounder | ... | Mo''at (as Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder) |
| Wes Studi | ... | Eytukan |
| Laz Alonso | ... | Tsu''tey |
| Dileep Rao | ... | Dr. Max Patel |
| Matt Gerald | ... | Corporal Lyle Wainfleet |
| Sean Anthony Moran | ... | Private Fike |
| Jason Whyte | ... | Cryo Vault Med Tech |
| Scott Lawrence | ... | Venture Star Crew Chief |
| Kelly Kilgour | ... | Lock Up Trooper |
| James Patrick Pitt | ... | Shuttle Pilot (as James Pitt) |
| Sean Patrick Murphy | ... | Shuttle Co-Pilot |
| Peter Dillon | ... | Shuttle Crew Chief |
| Kevin Dorman | ... | Tractor Operator / Troupe |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sam Worthington (b. August 2, 1976) – Jake Sully
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Zoe Saldana (b. June 19, 1978) – Neytiri (as Zoë Saldana)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Zoë Saldana | Zoe Saldaña | Zoë Saldaña - Sigourney Weaver (b. October 8, 1949) – Dr. Grace Augustine
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Stephen Lang (b. July 11, 1952) – Colonel Miles Quaritch
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Steve Lang | Slang - Michelle Rodriguez (b. July 12, 1978) – Trudy Chacón
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Michelle Rodríguez - Giovanni Ribisi (b. December 17, 1974) – Parker Selfridge
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Antonino Giovanni Ribisi | Vanni Ribisi | Vonnie Ribisi | Vonni Ribisi - Joel David Moore (b. September 25, 1977) – Norm Spellman
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Joel D. Moore | Joel Moore - CCH Pounder (b. December 25, 1952) – Mo''at (as Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: C C H Pounder | C. C. H. Pounder | C.C.H. Pounder | Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder - Wes Studi (b. December 17, 1947) – Eytukan
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Wes Studie - Laz Alonso (b. March 25, 1974) – Tsu''tey
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Dileep Rao (b. July 29, 1973) – Dr. Max Patel
Sign: Leo - Matt Gerald – Corporal Lyle Wainfleet
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Sean Anthony Moran – Private Fike
- Jason Whyte – Cryo Vault Med Tech
Also known as: Jason Owen Whyte - Scott Lawrence (b. September 27, 1963) – Venture Star Crew Chief
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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