Avatar (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2009, Avatar is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by James Cameron, running about 162 minutes. “Enter the world of Pandora.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Who’s in it. Avatar stars Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine and Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Avatar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.9B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu 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 Avatar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avatar 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 Avatar (2009)?
- In US, Avatar is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, 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 Avatar worth watching?
- Avatar holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Avatar?
- Avatar stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Michelle Rodriguez.
- When was Avatar released?
- Avatar was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.