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.
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- Starring: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, Nathan Lane
- Directed by: David Bowers
- Produced by: Maryann Garger
- Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation
- Running Time: 1 hr. 34 min.
- Release Date: October 23rd, 2009 (wide)
- MPAA Rating: PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language.
- Distributors: Summit Entertainment, LLC
- U.S. Box Office: $6,702,923
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