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2009 · 162 min · PG-13

Avatar

Directed by James Cameron · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Avatar (2009) is a Science Fiction film, directed by James Cameron set during the far future. It runs 162 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A space exploration, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of environmental collapse, freedom & oppression, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Mauro Fiore
Cast
Sam WorthingtonZoe SaldañaSigourney WeaverStephen LangMichelle RodriguezGiovanni RibisiJoel David MooreCCH Pounder

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Off WorldWilderness
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
Environmental CollapseFreedom & OppressionGreed & Ambition
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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