Film

Avatar 2009

Directed by James Cameron

  • Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
  • 162 min
  • PG-13

Enter the world of Pandora.

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.

Science FictionActionAdventureparaplegicattachment to natureculture clashindigenousspace travelspace colonytribealien planetdistant futuremarinebattlelove affair

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