August Rush
An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.
2007 • 114 min • Family · Drama · Music
Synopsis
Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater. After discovering his talent, the Wizard gives Evan the name "August Rush" and devises a plan to profit from his talent. Little does Evan know that his parents, Lyla and Louis, are searching for him too.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 74 Audience · 2859 · 100%
Separated at birth, musical prodigies Lyla and Louis unknowingly search for their son Evan, a gifted orphan. He runs away to New York City, renamed "August Rush," finding a street performer who guides his talent, while his parents also follow a musical path that might reunite them.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Scenes of a child in peril and homelessness
- Adults sometimes exploit children
- Brief use of alcohol and marijuana
What it models well
- The power of music and love
- Family connection and hope
- Persistence in pursuing dreams
Talk about it after
- How music connects people and expresses feelings
- The importance of honesty in relationships
- Overcoming challenges to achieve goals
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Top billed cast
Director: Kirsten Sheridan • Crew: James V. Hart, Nick Castle, Paul Castro, Nick Castle
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (2,859)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $66,122,026
- IMDb
- tt0426931
- Official site
- augustrushmovie.warnerbros.com
