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The Sleepover (2020)
Two siblings who discover their seemingly normal mom is a former thief in witness protection. Mom is forced to pull one last job, and the kids team up to rescue her over the course of an action-packed night.
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Two siblings who discover their seemingly normal mom is a former thief in witness protection. Mom is forced to pull one last job, and the kids team up to rescue her over the course of an action-packed night.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Family, Action
Written By:Sarah Rothschild
In Theaters:8/21/2020
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Runtime:101 minutes
Studio:LD Entertainment
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