PROFILE OVERVIEW
Theatrical Release: Friday, October 23, 2009 (Wide; 3,014 theaters)
Starring: view full cast

* Nicolas Cage
* Donald Sutherland
* Freddie Highmore
* Kristen Bell
* Matt Lucas

Directed by:

* David Bowers

Genres: Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
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MPAA Rating: PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language.
SYNOPSIS
A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.

Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) 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 takes to be a hero.