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The Lorax
A bright, bouncy musical fable that turns a cautionary tale into a colourful, kid-friendly adventure with a clear heart.
About 2012 animated film directed by Chris Renaud
Genres fantasy, comedy, musical, fantasy comedy, dystopian
Directed by Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda
Written by Dr. Seuss
Music John Powell
Runtime 86 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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