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jupiter ascending (2015)

From visionary directors the Wachowskis, Jupiter Ascending follows Mila Kunis' Jupiter Jones, a cleaning woman from Chicago who discovers that she is actually the heir to a vast intergalactic noble house. With the help of genetically modified soldier Caine Wise (Channing Tatum), Jupiter must fight to protect Earth from the greedy clutches of Balem Abrasax (Eddie Redmayne) who is intent on taking over the planet for his own means.

Jupiter Ascending
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Action

Director
Lana Wachowski , andy wachowski
Release Date
February 6, 2015
Studio(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Eddie Redmayne , Sean Bean , Mila Kunis , Channing Tatum
Writers
andy wachowski , Lana Wachowski
Runtime
127minute
Budget
$176–210 million.

Summary

Jupiter Jones (Kunis) is a lowly janitor who discovers that it is her destiny to rule over Earth as its Queen. When word of her existence gets out, Jupiter is targeted for assassination by Earth's current regime. Two warriors, Caine (Tatum) and Stinger (Bean), have been tasked with protecting Jupiter and helping her claim Earth's throne.

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