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Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

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Thor: Ragnarok
PG-13
Superhero
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Comedy

Director
Taika Waititi
Release Date
November 3, 2017
Studio
Marvel Studios
Cast
Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Jeff Goldblum, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Karl Urban
Runtime
130 minutes
Main Genre
Superhero

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