What genre is John Carter?

John Carter is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.

Who stars in John Carter?

Bryan Cranston, James Purefoy, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Mark Strong appear in the main cast.

Who directed John Carter?

Andrew Stanton directed John Carter.

How long is John Carter?

John Carter runs for 2h 12m (132 minutes).

Is John Carter worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch John Carter?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

John Carter (2012)

Name: John Carter
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2012
Duration: 132 min
Cast: Bryan Cranston, James Purefoy, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Mark Strong

Movie 2h 12m ★ 6.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Adventure Science Fiction

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Released in 2012, John Carter is an action, adventure and science fiction movie. It is directed by Andrew Stanton. The cast includes Bryan Cranston, James Purefoy and Polly Walker. The running time is 2h 12m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about John Carter

What genre is John Carter?: John Carter is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Who stars in John Carter?: Bryan Cranston, James Purefoy, Polly Walker, Dominic West, Mark Strong appear in the main cast.
Who directed John Carter?: Andrew Stanton directed John Carter.
How long is John Carter?: John Carter runs for 2h 12m (132 minutes).
Is John Carter worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch John Carter?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.