

Dexter's Laboratory
1995-02-19 · 6 min · ★ 7.1
Dexter and Dee Dee wreck havok using Dexter's latest invention: a hand-held device that turns people into various animals. The short film that inspired the TV-series.
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- Directors
- Genndy Tartakovsky
- Production companies
- Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Christine CavanaughDexter (voice)
Kath SoucieDexter's Mom (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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