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Planet 51

Planet 51

AnimationFamilyComedyScience FictionAdventure3.0

When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green...

November 19, 2009 · Directed by Jorge Blanco

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 31m
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Feels like1h 20m
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How it's told

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  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Justin Long
Lem (voice)
Dwayne Johnson
Chuck Baker (voice)
Jessica Biel
Neera (voice)
Seann William Scott
Skiff (voice)
Gary Oldman
General Grawl (voice)
John Cleese
Professor Kipple (voice)
Freddie Benedict
Eckle (voice)
Alan Marriott
Glar (voice)
Mathew Horne
Soldier #1 (voice)
James Corden
Soldier #2 (voice)
Alan Cumming
Alien Mailman (voice)
Frank Welker
Ripley / Rover (voice)

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