# Rise of the Guardians (2012)

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**Runtime**: 97 min
**Genres**: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
**Directed by**: Peter Ramsey
**Written by**: David Lindsay-Abaire
**Starring**: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo

> *You better believe.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

North Pole, snowy night, a lone sleigh bell ringing. 
Children's dreams are under siege, mythical guardians assemble, their powers fading. 
This animated adventure is best watched during the holiday season.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, cozy, playful

**Critic & audience scores**: IMDb 7.2/10 (207985 users) · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 58/100

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