Chappie

Theatrical - Wide 2015-03-06

Cast Sharlto Copley Dev Patel Sigourney Weaver Hugh Jackman
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Written by Terri Tatchell Neill Blomkamp

Genres: Action Thriller

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Synopsis

In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think... See more and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.

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