Astro Boy

Action/Adventure, Animation, Family

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about 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. Rated PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language.

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Cast: Freddie Highmore, Bill Nighy, Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Kristen Bell

Produced by: Maryann Garger

Directed by: David Bowers

Written by: Timothy Harris, Osamu Tezuka

Running time: 1hr 34min

Opens: Oct 23, 2009 Nationwide