A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.
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Release Date:
Friday, October 23, 2009 Nationwide
some action and peril, and brief mild language
Plot: What's the story about?
Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly.
Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.
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Who stars in Astro Boy: Cast List
Arcadian, Longlegs
You Again, Scream 4
The Vault, Two Brothers
Miranda’s Victim, The Hunger Games
Gladiator 2, Wonka
Summer Camp , Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Who's making Astro Boy: Crew List
A look at the Astro Boy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David Bowers last directed Rugrats and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.
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Production: What we know about Astro Boy?
Key Facts
- The film is Imagi's third theatrical feature, following "TMNT" ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles") and "Gatchaman," also now in production.
Filming Timeline
- 2009 - August: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2009 - July: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2008 - October: The film was set to Production status.
Astro Boy Release Date: When was the film released?
Astro Boy was a Nationwide release in 2009 on Friday, October 23, 2009 in around 3,014 theaters. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, Amelia and Saw VI.
Astro Boy DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Astro Boy was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 .