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Alien Planet

2005-05-14 · 94 min · ★ 7.3

Documentary · Science Fiction · Animation

The dynamic meeting of solid science and futuristic simulation culminates in a dramatic exploration to another inhabited planet seven light years away. Alien Planet creates a realistic depiction of creatures on another world, where life is possible, if not provable, according to scientists' theories. Take this fascinating journey created by state-of-the-art animation and photo-realistic effects.

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Directors
Pierre de Lespinois
Production companies
Evergreen Films LLC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wayne D. BarloweSelf
Curtis ClarkSelf
James GarvinJames GarvinSelf
Jamie HainesSelf
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingSelf
Jack HornerSelf
Joan HorvathSelf
Michio KakuMichio KakuSelf
George LucasGeorge LucasSelf
John C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyNarrator
Victoria MeadowsSelf
David MoriartySelf
Randy PollockSelf
J. Craig VenterSelf
James KirklandSelf

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