

Almost Home
2014-03-07 · 4 min · ★ 6.3
A group of aliens searching for a new planet on which to make home, with little success. Promotional short for Dreamworks Animation's forthcoming feature, Home.
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- Directors
- Todd Wilderman
- Production companies
- DreamWorks Animation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Steve MartinCaptain Smek (voice)
Tom McGrathJeff (voice)
David SorenErnie (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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