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John Carter

John Carter

Lost in our world, found in another.

20126.42h 12m

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.

Directed by Andrew Stanton
Written by Andrew Stanton, Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon
Produced by Lindsey Collins, Jim Morris, Colin Wilson
Box OfficeBudget: $263.7MRevenue: $284.1M

Top Cast

Taylor Kitsch

Taylor Kitsch

John Carter

Lynn Collins

Lynn Collins

Dejah Thoris

Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Sola

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Matai Shang

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Tardos Mors

Dominic West

Dominic West

Sab Than

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Kantos Kan

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Tars Tarkas

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

Tal Hajus

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Powell

Themes & Keywords

princessmedallionplanet marsbased on novel or bookescapespace travelalienmartiansteampunkalien racesuperhuman strengthmartian civilizationsword and planet19th century

About John Carter

John Carter is a action, adventure, science fiction film released in 2012 exploring themes of princess, medallion, planet mars, based on novel or book, escape, space travel. Directed by Andrew Stanton, it stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton. 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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