Astro Boy is a classic superhero origin story. The all-new, CG animated feature film tells the story of a young robot with incredible powers and his adventure-filled journey in search of his identity and destiny.
In the futuristic world of Metro City, a gleaming metropolis in the sky, the brilliant scientist Dr. Tenma creates Astro Boy to replace the son he has lost, programming his creation with the best of human characteristics and values, as well as endowing him with extraordinary super powers. Cast out when he cannot meet the grieving father’s expectations, Astro Boy is dealt a cruel double blow – he is also crushed to learn he is a robot, not even a human being.
Presented by Summit Entertainment and Imagi Studios, Astro Boy is directed by David Bowers (Flushed Away) and stars Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland, Samuel L. Jackson and Nicolas Cage as “Dr. Tenma”.
With a screenplay by Timothy Harris and David Bowers, from a story by Bowers, the film is based on “Astro Boy,” the manga created by Osamu Tezuka. Producer is Maryann Garge. Cecil Kramer, Ken Tsumura, Paul Wang and Francis Kao are executive producers. Music is by John Ottman.
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Astro Boy
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Freddie Highmore, Donald Sutherland, Bill Nighy, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Kristen Bell, Matt Lucas
Directed by: David Bowers
Screenplay by: Timothy Harris
Release Date: October 23, 2009
MPAA Rating: PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language.
Studio: Summit Entertainment
Box Office Totals
Domestic: $19,551,067 (49.0%)
Foreign: $20,335,919 (51.0%)
Total: $39,886,986 (Worldwide)