John Carter (2012) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
John Carter (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Mar 09, 2012 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 2h 12m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.63/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.2/10 - Related: Discover more movies like John Carter
John Carter Plot Synopsis:
John Carter, a Civil War veteran, who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join, but he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes, and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians, and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there, he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. He meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars, and he learns there's some kind of unrest going on.
From filmmaker Andrew Stanton, "John Carter of Mars" is a sweeping action adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). Based on the classic sci-fi novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film tells the story of John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter discovers that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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John Carter Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 132 minutes / Directors: Andrew Stanton
Stars: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 09, 2012Box Office: $73,078,100
Awards: 2
Nominations: 8
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / John Carter Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 09, 2012, Netflix: May 02, 2019
Writers: Andrew Stanton, Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Producers: Lindsey Collins, Jim Morris, Bob Roath, Colin Wilson
Editors: Eric Zumbrunnen
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John Carter Plot Synopsis:
John Carter, a Civil War veteran, who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join, but he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes, and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians, and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there, he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. He meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars, and he learns there's some kind of unrest going on.
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John Carter (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
John Carter Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Kitsch | ... | John Carter |
| Lynn Collins | ... | Dejah Thoris |
| Samantha Morton | ... | Sola |
| Willem Dafoe | ... | Tars Tarkas |
| Thomas Haden Church | ... | Tal Hajus |
| Mark Strong | ... | Matai Shang |
| Ciarán Hinds | ... | Tardos Mors (as Ciaran Hinds) |
| Dominic West | ... | Sab Than |
| James Purefoy | ... | Kantos Kan |
| Bryan Cranston | ... | Powell |
| Polly Walker | ... | Sarkoja |
| Daryl Sabara | ... | Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| Arkie Reece | ... | Stayman #1 / Helm |
| Davood Ghadami | ... | Stayman #3 |
| Pippa Nixon | ... | Lightmaster |
| James Embree | ... | Thern #2 |
| Philip Philmar | ... | Thern #1 |
| Figs Jackman | ... | Man in the Bowler |
| Emily Tierney | ... | Pretty Woman in NYC Doorway |
| Edmund Kente | ... | Telegraph Clerk |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Taylor Kitsch (b. April 8, 1981) – John Carter
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11¼" (1.81 m) - Lynn Collins (b. May 16, 1977) – Dejah Thoris
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Samantha Morton (b. May 13, 1977) – Sola
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Willem Dafoe (b. July 22, 1955) – Tars Tarkas
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Thomas Haden Church (b. June 17, 1960) – Tal Hajus
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11¼" (1.81 m)
Also known as: Thomas H. Church | Thomas Hayden Church - Mark Strong (b. August 5, 1963) – Matai Shang
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Ciarán Hinds (b. February 9, 1953) – Tardos Mors (as Ciaran Hinds)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Ciaran Hinds | Ciarin Hinds - Dominic West (b. October 15, 1969) – Sab Than
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - James Purefoy (b. June 3, 1964) – Kantos Kan
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m) - Bryan Cranston (b. March 7, 1956) – Powell
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Brian Cranston | Lee Stone | Phil Williams - Polly Walker (b. May 19, 1966) – Sarkoja
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Daryl Sabara (b. June 14, 1992) – Edgar Rice Burroughs
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Daryl - Arkie Reece – Stayman #1 / Helm
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Arkie Alomar - Davood Ghadami – Stayman #3
- Pippa Nixon (b. November 30, 1979) – Lightmaster
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