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Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs 2008

“Puts the "ick" in science ficktion!”

Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Peter Avanzino
Networks
The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 NR AnimationComedyScience FictionRomance Released
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What is Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs is a 2008 American direct-to-video adult animated science-fiction film based on the animated series Futurama. Released on June 24, 2008, it serves as the second of four straight-to-DVD films that comprise the fifth season of the show.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
Jun 24, 2008
Studios
The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television

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Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs is a 2008 American direct-to-video adult animated science-fiction film based on the animated series Futurama. Released on June 24, 2008, it serves as the second of four straight-to-DVD films that comprise the fifth season of the show.

The film explores comedic, romantic, and science-fiction elements as the Planet Express crew attempts to mend a tear in reality and confronts a massive tentacular entity beyond it. It carries a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes and follows the events of the preceding film, Bender's Big Score.

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Should you watch it?

“The Planet Express crew returns to face a tentacular being lurking beyond a tear in reality.”

Reasons to watch
  • It is the second of four straight-to-DVD films making up the show's fifth season.
  • It features animation, comedy, science fiction, and romance genres.
  • It continues the narrative following Bender's Big Score.
Keep in mind
  • It is only one specific direct-to-video film chapter within a larger multi-part seasonal arc.

Watch it if you want to see the Planet Express crew deal with a tear in space-time and a tentacular being.

The film combines animation, comedy, science fiction, and romance as an adult animated feature with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Where can I stream Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?

Streaming availability varies by region and platform, and local VOD services should be checked directly for current streaming options.

Is Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs worth watching?

As the second of four straight-to-DVD films making up the fifth season of Futurama, it offers fans an extension of the series combining animation, comedy, science fiction, and romance.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the release date of the film?

The film was released on June 24, 2008 in the US.

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