Movie

Avatar

“Enter the world of Pandora.”

★ 7.6(34,031)20092h 42m

Avatar is streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Cameron
Release date: 2009-12-16
Runtime: 2h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $2,923,706,026
Budget: $237,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dune Entertainment
Part of: Avatar Collection

Avatar — trailer

Our take

The plot is familiar, but as a technical and immersive spectacle Avatar remains a genuine event — Cameron building a believable world and a reason to see it in the best format available. Story second, sensation first.

Good for: Viewers chasing big-screen, effects-driven spectacle.

— the LetsFindMovie desk

About Avatar

Avatar is a 2009 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Adventure genres, directed by James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Sigourney Weaver. It has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 34,031 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Avatar in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sam Worthington

Jake Sully

Zoe Saldaña

Neytiri

Sigourney Weaver

Dr. Grace Augustine

Stephen Lang

Colonel Miles Quaritch

Michelle Rodriguez

Trudy Chacon

Giovanni Ribisi

Parker Selfridge

Joel David Moore

Norm Spellman

CCH Pounder

Mo'at

Wes Studi

Eytukan

Laz Alonso

Tsu'Tey

Dileep Rao

Dr. Max Patel

Matt Gerald

Corporal Lyle Wainfleet

Themes & keywords

paraplegicattachment to natureculture clashindigenousspace travelspace colonytribealien planetdistant futuremarinebattlelove affairscientistnaturenative peoples

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Avatar in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Avatar on Disney Plus and Hulu. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Avatar on Netflix?+

Avatar is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu.

How long is Avatar?+

Avatar has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

Who stars in Avatar?+

Avatar stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Michelle Rodriguez.

When did Avatar come out?+

Avatar is a 2009 movie directed by James Cameron.

What genre is Avatar?+

Avatar is Science Fiction, Action and Adventure film.

Who directed Avatar?+

Avatar was directed by James Cameron.