Andres Gomez
3/10Totally forgettable and full of stereotypes
Reviewed on February 13, 2014
John Carter(2012)
Lost in our world, found in another.
6.4(6,274)2h 12m2012-03-07
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
John Carter 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.
John Carter (2012) is a action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton, released on March 7, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton and Mark Strong. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 6,274 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Stanton
- Writers:
- Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton
- Producers:
- Colin Wilson, Jim Morris, Lindsey Collins
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Mindel
- Composer:
- Michael Giacchino
- Production:
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Budget:
- $263,700,000
- Revenue:
- $284,100,000
- Status:
- Released
John Carter (2012) Trailer
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John Carter Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for John Carter.
New Trailer introduced by Andrew Stanton
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Official UK Trailer
Trailer
Extended Superbowl Spot
Teaser
White Ape Extended Clip
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UK Premiere - BFI Southbank, London - 2012
Featurette
D23 Members at the "John Carter" World Premiere
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John Carter Cast & Crew
Main 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
Bryan Cranston
as Powell
Polly Walker
as Sarkoja
Daryl Sabara
as Edgar Rice Burroughs
Thomas Haden Church
as Tal Hajus
Willem Dafoe
as Tars Tarkas
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Stanton, written by Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon and Andrew Stanton, produced by Colin Wilson, Jim Morris and Lindsey Collins.
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John Carter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 6,274 ratings.
YetAnotherMovieWatcher
8/10Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote his series of John Carter novels before space flight was more than a fancy. This movie is more adventure and romance and very little (if any) actual science. This movie is the best production of A Princess of Mars, the first story in the series, that I've seen. If you're a fan of the John Carter novels then you will probably get some enjoyment from John Carter. While there are some…
Reviewed on November 19, 2017
Dark Jedi
6/10We sat down and watched this movie on Blu-ray yesterday evening to nicely end our little excursion day. This is a good film but it could have been (much) better. The film itself and its special effects are quite good. I would say that the special effects are very good. The airships are very cool looking. The design nicely captures the retro atmosphere of the book without looking silly. I think they made the green…
Reviewed on January 21, 2018
r96sk
7/10Unfulfilled potential, still narrowly liked it. <em>'John Carter'</em> can feel underdeveloped and underwhelming, you could even argue it aimed to replicate <em>'Avatar'</em>, but there's enough there that allowed me to find a fair amount of enjoyment. Taylor Kitsch is alright, I rate him, but a more convincing lead performance was necessary in my opinion. The rest of the cast, despite some well known names, fail…
Reviewed on November 12, 2020
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John Carter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Carter online?
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John Carter (2012) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John Carter?
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The main cast of John Carter (2012) includes Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong and Ciarán Hinds. The film was directed by Andrew Stanton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Carter released?
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John Carter was released on March 7, 2012 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is John Carter worth watching?
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John Carter (2012) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 6,274 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for John Carter?
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