Astro Boy
"Have a blast."
Originally released in 2009. Astro Boy is a animation/action film. directed by David Bowers.
Starring Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, and Nathan Lane
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (1,603 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.6M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
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)
Bill Nighy
as Dr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice)
Donald Sutherland
as President Stone (voice)
Charlize Theron
as "Our Friends" Narrator (voice)
Nicolas Cage
as Dr. Tenma (voice)
Madeline Carroll
as Widget (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,551,067
Production Companies
- Summit Entertainment
- Imagi Animation Studios
- Tezuka Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Astro Boy about?
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 expe...
Who directed Astro Boy?
Astro Boy was directed by David Bowers.
How long is Astro Boy?
Astro Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Astro Boy released?
Astro Boy was released on October 15, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Astro Boy?
The main cast of Astro Boy includes Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas.
Is Astro Boy worth watching?
Astro Boy has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,603 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.