Movies like John Carter

Key Features:: Mars, Science fantasy, Space travel, Heros journey, War hero, Alien civilization, Fish out of water, Reluctant hero, Exotic setting, Action-adventure, Romance, Survival, Redemption, Special effects, Warfare, Charismatic protagonist
Tone:: earnest, dramatic, stylized
Target Audience:: Sci-fi fans, Adventure seekers, Fantasy enthusiasts, Heroic narratives
Emotional Arc:: Disorientation → Acceptance → Heroism

John Carter

2012-03-07

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Genres

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Cast

Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciarán Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Bryan Cranston

Crew

Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton, Andrew Stanton, Mark Andrews

Rating

★6.4(5916 votes)