John Carter (2012)
A war-weary captain is inexplicably transported to Mars, finding epic, pulpy adventure and a chance for redemption.
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.
How intense is John Carter?
John Carter has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What John Carter feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream John Carter
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is John Carter for you?
Is John Carter scary?
No. John Carter is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is John Carter gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is John Carter sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is John Carter OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is John Carter?
John Carter runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream John Carter?
John Carter is streaming on Disney+.
Does John Carter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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