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Avatar (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2011, Avatar is a horror film directed by Atsushi Wada, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Michiko lost her dad in a car accident when she was 10 years old. After the car accident, Michiko has lived with her mother Kyoko. Michiko, now in her 2nd year of high school, gets a cell phone from her mother as a birthday present. Michiko is so excited to have her very first cell phone. Soon afterwards, she is forced into joining social networking site "AvaQ" by classmate, and queen of the classroom, Taeko.

Who’s in it. Avatar stars Ai Hashimoto as Michiko Abukumagawa, Nako Mizusawa as Makoto Saionji, Haneyuri as Naomi Matsumoto and Rikako Sakata as Taeko Awano, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Avatar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avatar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Avatar tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Avatar (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Avatar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Avatar worth watching?
Avatar holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Avatar?
Avatar stars Ai Hashimoto, Nako Mizusawa, Haneyuri, Rikako Sakata and Non.
When was Avatar released?
Avatar was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.