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John Carter (2012)

“Lost in our world, found in another.”

6.4/10 · 6,299 votes 2h 12m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#125 of 232 films from 2012 #1282 of 2168 in action

Directed by Andrew Stanton · Written by Andrew Stanton, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Michael Chabon, Mark Andrews

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Overview

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Cast

Taylor Kitschas John Carter
Lynn Collinsas Dejah Thoris
Samantha Mortonas Sola
Mark Strongas Matai Shang
Ciarán Hindsas Tardos Mors
Dominic Westas Sab Than
James Purefoyas Kantos Kan
Willem Dafoeas Tars Tarkas
Thomas Haden Churchas Tal Hajus
Bryan Cranstonas Powell
Daryl Sabaraas Edgar Rice Burroughs
Polly Walkeras Sarkoja
David Schwimmeras Young Thark Warrior
Jon Favreauas Thark Bookie

Facts

Release dateMarch 7, 2012
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) — longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$263,700,000
Box office$284,100,000 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt0401729

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Questions

How long is John Carter?
John Carter runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is John Carter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 6,299 votes, which places it #125 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 47%) and #1282 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed John Carter?
John Carter was directed by Andrew Stanton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Toy Story 5 (2026), WALL·E (2008), Finding Nemo (2003).
Who stars in John Carter?
Taylor Kitsch as John Carter; Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris; Samantha Morton as Sola; Mark Strong as Matai Shang; Ciarán Hinds as Tardos Mors; Dominic West as Sab Than.
What is John Carter rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for John Carter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24840.

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