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Titan A.E. (2000)
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Titan A.E. (2000)

Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Family, Action • 1h 34m

Overview

A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.

Directors: Don Bluth & Gary Goldman

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HD on VOD

Format

HD Streaming

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Length

94 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Titan AE

Last Updated

8 months ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

HD on VOD

Format
HD Streaming
Length
94 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Titan AE
Last Updated
8 months ago
Contributors

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2001 DVD has the original mix as 4.1 and matrixed 2.0.

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