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  • Danny DeVito

    Danny DeVito

    Voice of The Lorax

  • Ed Helms

    Ed Helms

    Voice of The Once-ler

  • Zac Efron

    Zac Efron

    Voice of Ted

  • Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

    Voice of Audrey

  • Betty White

    Betty White

    Voice of Grammy Norma

  • Rob Riggle

    Rob Riggle

    Voice of Mr. O'Hare

  • Jenny Slate

    Jenny Slate

    Voice of Ted's Mom

  • Nasim Pedrad

    Nasim Pedrad

    Voice of Once-ler's Mom

Credits
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  • Chris Renaud

    Chris Renaud

    Director

  • Kyle Balda

    Kyle Balda

    Director

  • Ken Daurio

    Ken Daurio

    Screenwriter

  • Cinco Paul

    Cinco Paul

    Screenwriter

  • Dr. Seuss

    Dr. Seuss

    Author

  • Christopher Meledandri

    Christopher Meledandri

    Producer

  • Janet Healy

    Janet Healy

    Producer

  • Audrey Geisel

    Audrey Geisel

    Executive Producer

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Summary

From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Company Info

  • Universal Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Illumination Entertainment Production Company
  • Dentsu Production Company (in association with)