Avatar: The Way of Water
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Avatar
A visually immersive epic that sweeps you into a lush alien world, balancing spectacle with heartfelt connection and a clear moral battle.
About 2009 film directed by James Cameron
Genres action, adventure, science fiction, epic, military science fiction, live-action/animated, white savior
Directed by James Cameron
Written by James Cameron
Starring Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Lang, Wes Studi, CCH Pounder
Music James Horner, Simon Franglen
Runtime 162 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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