Avatar Movie

Avatar is a 3-D science fiction film, set 200 years in the future, about a band of humans fighting against a distant planet's indigenous alien population.

Fast Facts

1. Release Date: May 23, 2009
2. Director/Screenwriter: James Cameron
3. Producers: Jon Landau, James Cameron
4. Budget: $195 million
5. Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Premise

200 years in the future, Jake, a paraplegic ex-Marine, undergoes an experiment to live within an alien body. In doing so, he is thrust, unwillingly, into an effort to settle and exploit an alien planet rich in biodiversity and resources. Eventually, Jake crosses over to lead the indigenous race in a battle for survival.

Cast

• Sam Worthington: Jake Sully
• Zoe Saldana: Neytiri
• Sigourney Weaver: Dr. Grace Augustine
• Michelle Rodriguez: Trudy Chacon
• Giovanni Ribisi: Selfridge
• Stephen Lang: Col. Quaritch
• Joel Moore: Norm Spellman
• Matt Gerald: Lyle Wainfleet
• Laz Alonso: Tsu'Tey

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