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The Last Of Us (2023)

Based on Naughty Dog's popular PlayStation game, HBO's The Last of Us takes place decades after a fungal infection eradicated most of humanity. When a teenage girl named Ellie is found to be immune to the disease, Joel agrees to smuggle her across the United States.

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Drama
Release Date:
January 15, 2023
Cast:
Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey
Main Genre:
Horror
Seasons:
1
Website:
HBO Max
Studio:
HBO
Creator:
Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann
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