Astro Boy
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2009 • 94 min • Animation · Action · Family · Science Fiction
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 63 Audience · 1672 · 100%
A robot boy with incredible powers sets out on a journey of self-discovery after being rejected by his creator. He encounters various challenges and robot gladiators before returning to save his city and reconcile with his father.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some action sequences involve robots fighting and being damaged.
- Themes of loss and abandonment might be sensitive for some children.
What it models well
- Embracing identity
- Redemption and forgiveness
- Heroism and sacrifice
- Environmental responsibility
Talk about it after
- What makes someone human, even if they are a robot?
- The importance of accepting and valuing differences in others.
- How to cope with disappointment and rejection.
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Top billed cast
Director: David Bowers • Crew: Timothy Harris, David Bowers, David Bowers
Freddie Highmore
Astro / Toby (voice)
Kristen Bell
Cora (voice)
Nathan Lane
Hamegg (voice)
Eugene Levy
Orrin (voice)
Matt Lucas
Sparx (voice)
Bill Nighy
Dr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice)
Donald Sutherland
President Stone (voice)
Charlize Theron
"Our Friends" Narrator (voice)
Nicolas Cage
Dr. Tenma (voice)
Madeline Carroll
Widget (voice)
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (1,672)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Box office
- $19,551,067
- IMDb
- tt0375568
- Official site
- www.astroboy-themovie.com
