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Generation X

Movie·1996·TV Movie, Action, Science Fiction·1h 27m·4.3 (70)·Directed by Jack Sholder

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A group of young mutants--humans with a genetic variation that gives them superpowers and makes them feared by the population at large--begin training at a school for heroes. Their studies are interrupted when they must rescue one of their number from a mad scientist who can enter others' dreams.

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Matt FrewerMatt FrewerRussel TreshFinola HughesFinola HughesEmma FrostJeremy RatchfordJeremy RatchfordSean CassidyHeather McCombHeather McCombJubilation Lee / JubileeAgustin RodriguezAgustin RodriguezAngelo Espinosa / Skin
Randall Slavin
Randall SlavinKurt PastoriusBumper RobinsonBumper RobinsonMondoSuzanne DavisSuzanne DavisArlee Hicks

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