Name: Astro Boy
Genre: Animation, Action, Family, Science Fiction
Released: 2009-10-15
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas

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Astro Boy plot summary

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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.

Details

Release date: October 15, 2009
Runtime: 1h 34m
Genres: Animation, Action, Family, Science Fiction
Directed by: David Bowers
Country: Japan, United States, Hong Kong
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 · 1,711 votes

Astro Boy trailer

Cast

Freddie HighmoreAstro / Toby (voice)
Kristen BellCora (voice)
Nathan LaneHamegg (voice)
Eugene LevyOrrin (voice)
Matt LucasSparx (voice)
Bill NighyDr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice)
Donald SutherlandPresident Stone (voice)
Charlize Theron"Our Friends" Narrator (voice)
Nicolas CageDr. Tenma (voice)
Madeline CarrollWidget (voice)

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Where can I watch Astro Boy?

In the United States, Astro Boy is available to stream on Starz, MovieSphere+, and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.