Description:

John Carter, a Civil War veteran who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join. But he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. Later he meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars. And he learns there's some kind of unrest going on.

Year:

2012

Directed By:

Andrew Stanton

Written By:

Andrew Stanton (screenplay), Mark Andrews (screenplay), 2 more credits

Genres:

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Release Date:

9 March 2012 (USA)

Language:

English

Runtime:

132 min

Origin/Country:

USA

Shooting Location:

Moab, Utah, USA