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About 2024 animated film directed by Chris Sanders
Genres drama, adventure, science fiction
Directed by Chris Sanders
Written by Chris Sanders
Music Kris Bowers
Runtime 102 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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