ParaNorman

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ParaNorman
PG
Family
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Release Date
August 17, 2012
Runtime
93 minutes
Director
Sam Fell, Chris Butler

Cast

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Writers
Chris Butler
Main Genre
Animation
Budget
$60 million
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures

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