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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
2
10

Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman's existence is meanwhile dividing the world, and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.

Release Date
March 24, 2016
Director
Zack Snyder
Cast
Ben Affleck , Henry Cavill , Amy Adams , Gal Gadot
Runtime
2 hours 31 minutes
Main Genre
superheroes
Writers
Bob Kane , Bill Finger
Production Company
Warner Bros, Atlas Entertainment, RatPac-Dune Entertainment.

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