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A vibrant, song-filled voyage that balances playful comedy with sincere emotional stakes and stunning oceanic imagery.
Same director: Don Hall · Warm, uplifting, brisk · about survival and redemption · animated
Raya and the Last Dragon
A vibrant, fast-moving fantasy adventure with emotional stakes and a warm message about trust.
About 2021 animated film directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada
Genres fantasy, comedy, adventure
Directed by Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada
Written by Adele Lim, Qui Nguyen
Music James Newton Howard
Runtime 114 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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