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9 (2009)
When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.
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When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller
Written By:Pamela Pettler
In Theaters:9/9/2009
Box Office:$48,428,063
Runtime:79 minutes
Studio:Tim Burton Productions, Relativity Media, Arc Productions, Starz Animation, Focus Features
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