

2024 · 2h 22m · Movie
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
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In theaters: September 20, 2024
Digital release: October 31, 2024
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