Astro Boy

Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2009 Nationwide

Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, David Bowers, Donald Sutherland, Freddie Highmore, Nathan Lane, Matt Lucas, Maryann Garger, Timothy Harris

A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.

PG Adventure 1 hr, 34 m

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A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.

Plot

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Plot
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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The film's director David Bowers last directed Rugrats and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.

Screenwriter
Producer
Maryann Garger

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some action and peril, and brief mild language
Runtime
1 hr, 34 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Astroboy, Atom

Language
English

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Key Facts

  • The film is Imagi's third theatrical feature, following "TMNT" ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles") and "Gatchaman," also now in production.

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Completed

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Production

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Release Dates

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Astro Boy was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 23, 2009 . in around 3,014 theaters There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Amelia, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant and Saw VI.



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Mon., Feb. 1, 2010

  • Added a running time of 94 minutes

Tue., Sep. 1, 2009

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