The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Based on the long-running animated sitcom of the same name, The Simpsons Movie followed Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie as their hometown of Springfield is quarantined by the EPA due to Homer irresponsibly polluting the town's lake. The film stars the entire main cast of The Simpsons and includes famous guest stars like Albert Brooks, Tom Hanks, and the members of the band Green Day.
The Simpsons Movie
- Director
- David Silverman
- Release Date
- July 27, 2007
- Studio(s)
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
- Cast
- Julie Kavner , Nancy Cartwright , Hank Azaria , Dan Castellaneta , Harry Shearer , Yeardley Smith
- Writers
- Jon Vitti , Mike Reiss , Al Jean , John Swartzwelder , David Mirkin , Matt Groening , matt selman , George Meyer , James L. Brooks , Mike Scully , Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Franchise(s)
- The Simpsons
- Budget
- $75 million
Summary
After Homer deliberately pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the family are declared fugitives.
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