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About 2021 film directed by Adam McKay
Genres black comedy, satire, drama, comedy, science fiction, disaster, apocalyptic
Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Adam McKay
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Evans, Timothée Chalamet, Jonah Hill
Music Nicholas Britell
Runtime 138 min
Country United States
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