Avatar is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Avatar rated?

Avatar is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Avatar?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Avatar (2009) tonight

Avatar (2009) runs 2 h 42 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.6 from 34,961 TMDB members. In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

Runtime: 2 h 42 min — ends 10:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: December 16, 2009
TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10 from 34,961 votes
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is Avatar?: Avatar is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Avatar rated?: Avatar is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Avatar a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Avatar?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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