Astro Boy(2009)- Production Details

Poster of Astro Boy

Synopsis

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma. Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy 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 means to be a hero.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • October 23, 2009

MPAA Rating

PG (for some action and peril, and brief mild language)

Genres

Action/Adventure, Animated, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Adaptation, Comedy

Run Time

1 hour 34 minutes

Distributors

Summit Entertainment, LLC

Box Office

$19,548,064

Also Known As

  • Astro
  • Astroboy
  • Atom

Production Status

Released

Produced In

United States

Directors

David Bowers

Director

CAST

Freddie Highmore

Voice of Astro Boy/Toby

Kristen Bell

Voice of Cora

Samuel L. Jackson

Voice of Zog

Nathan Lane

Voice of Hamegg

Eugene Levy

Voice of Orin

Matt Lucas

Voice of Sparx