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PG-13
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Release Date
December 15, 2009

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A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

Runtime
162 minutes
Director
James Cameron
Writers
James Cameron
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