John Carter (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, John Carter is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton, running about 132 minutes. “Lost in our world, found in another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. John Carter stars Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris, Samantha Morton as Sola and Willem Dafoe as Tars Tarkas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, John Carter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $284.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Carter page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Carter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Carter (2012)?
- In US, John Carter is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is John Carter worth watching?
- John Carter holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in John Carter?
- John Carter stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Willem Dafoe and Thomas Haden Church.
- When was John Carter released?
- John Carter was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.