A visually lush, eccentric fantasy that feels like a dark, whimsical dream with quirky characters and a grand adventure.
About 2010 film directed by Tim Burton
Genres fantasy, cinematic fairy tale
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Linda Woolverton
Starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Lee, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Fry, Mia Wasikowska, Michael Sheen
Music Danny Elfman
Runtime 109 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
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