John Carter(2012)
“Lost in our world, found in another.”
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.
Director
Andrew Stanton
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$264M
Revenue
$284M
Cast
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
James Purefoy
as Kantos Kan
Willem Dafoe
as Tars Tarkas
Thomas Haden Church
as Tal Hajus
Bryan Cranston
as Powell
Daryl Sabara
as Edgar Rice Burroughs
Polly Walker
as Sarkoja
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$264M
Box Office
$284M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures
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Where can I watch John Carter?▼
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What is John Carter about?▼
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.
Who directed John Carter?▼
John Carter was directed by Andrew Stanton and released in 2012. It is a action, adventure, science fiction film.
How long is John Carter?▼
John Carter has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in John Carter?▼
The cast of John Carter includes Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris, Samantha Morton as Sola, Mark Strong as Matai Shang, Ciarán Hinds as Tardos Mors and more.
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