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The Adventures of RoboRex

2014-06-16 · 91 min · ★ 6.6

Family · Science Fiction

When a robot dog from the future pops up in their backyard on a mission to help them, 11-year-old James and his beloved golden retriever, Rex, learn that it is up to them to save the world from Dr. Apocalypse, an evil scientist, and his wily robotic Destructo-Cat.

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Directors
Stephen Shimek
Production companies
Escapology, Wulf / Gourley Productions, Highland Film Group, Kaboom! Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben BrowderBen BrowderRobert Miller
Kalvin StingerKalvin StingerJames Miller
Ethan PhillipsEthan PhillipsRandy Jenkins / Professor Apocalypse
Maggie ScottMaggie ScottKara Reese
Rocky MyersRocky MyersAdult James
Christopher BusterKyle
Gunnar J. RussellPosse
Coleson HolmanPosse
Siaki SiiPosse
Blake WebbBlake WebbOfficer Jones
Clinton ColtrinAgent Sheffield
Casey ScottNews Anchor
Kendra HitchcockEMT
Adam JohnsonAdam JohnsonRoboRex (voice)
Amannda AshbyMisses Nelson

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