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Orion and the Dark
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Orion and the Dark

2024-02-01 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

Animation · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Adventure

A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.

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Directors
Sean Charmatz
Production companies
DreamWorks Animation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jacob TremblayJacob TremblayOrion (voice)
Paul Walter HauserPaul Walter HauserDark (voice)
Angela BassettAngela BassettSweet Dreams (voice)
Colin HanksColin HanksAdult Orion (voice)
Natasia DemetriouNatasia DemetriouSleep (voice)
Golda RosheuvelGolda RosheuvelUnexplained Noises (voice)
Nat FaxonNat FaxonInsomnia (voice)
Aparna NancherlaAparna NancherlaQuiet (voice)
Ike BarinholtzIke BarinholtzLight (voice)
Carla GuginoCarla GuginoOrion's Mom (voice)
Matt DellapinaMatt DellapinaOrion's Dad (voice)
Nick KishiyamaNick KishiyamaTycho (voice)
Mia Akemi BrownHypatia (voice)
Shannon Chan-KentShannon Chan-KentAdult Hypatia (voice)
Jack FisherJack FisherRichie Panici (voice)
Werner HerzogWerner HerzogNarrator (voice)
Sky AlexisSky AlexisLisa (voice)
Hira AmbrosinoHira AmbrosinoWoman at the Drive-In (voice)
Yoshi AndoMan at the Drive-In (voice)
Larisa AsuajeMrs. Spinoza (voice)

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