Astro Boy

Name: Astro Boy
Genre: Animation, Action, Family, Science Fiction
Released: 2009-10-15
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas

2009·Movie·PG·94 min·★ 6.3(1,656)

Animation Action Family Science Fiction More English titles

“Have a blast.”

Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.

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About Astro Boy

Astro Boy is a 2009 English-language animation, action and family film directed by David Bowers. The cast is led by Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, The CW, Hoopla.

Astro Boy was produced by Summit Entertainment, Imagi Animation Studios, and Tezuka Productions and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on October 15, 2009, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.

Director: David Bowers
Writers: Timothy Harris, David Bowers
Release date: October 15, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: Japan, United States of America
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $20 million
Production: Summit Entertainment, Imagi Animation Studios, Tezuka Productions

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Astro Boy cast & crew

Astro Boy was directed by David Bowers and written by Timothy Harris and David Bowers.

The cast features Freddie Highmore as Astro / Toby (voice), Kristen Bell as Cora (voice), Nathan Lane as Hamegg (voice), Eugene Levy as Orrin (voice), Matt Lucas as Sparx (voice), and Bill Nighy as Dr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Ottman, cinematography is by Pepe Valencia, and it was produced by Ken Tsumura and Maryann Garger.

Is Astro Boy worth watching?

Astro Boy holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,656 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, action, and family, Astro Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Astro Boy

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