Astro Boy
Also known as: Astroboy Atom
| In Movie Theaters: | October 23, 2009 (3,014 theaters) |
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| Total Box Office: | in U.S. and Canada |
| On DVD & Blu-ray: | March 16, 2010 |
| Directed by: | David Bowers |
| Starring: more credits | Nicolas Cage Kristen Bell Freddie Highmore Donald Sutherland Matt Lucas Eugene Levy |
| Distributed by: | Summit Entertainment |
| Genres: | Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | for some action and peril, and brief mild language. |
Synopsis: A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.
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.
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.
Additional Notes: The film is Imagi's third theatrical feature, following "TMNT" ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles") and "Gatchaman," also now in production.
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- JPK added the DVD release date of March 16, 2010.
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- Brian added the soundtrack release date of October 20, 2009.
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Box Office
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