Astro Boy

(Astro Boy)

Synopsis

Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named 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 takes to be a hero...

A movie directed by David Bowers

2009 - 94 minutes - Color - Dolby Digital - 2.35

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Main Cast

  • 'Our Friends' Narrator (voice)
  • Astro / Toby (voice)
  • Mr. Moustachio / Burning Robot (voice)
  • Orrin (voice)
  • Dr. Tenma (voice)
  • President Stone (voice)
  • Dr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice)
  • Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)
  • Mr. Squeegee / Scrapheap Head / Stinger Two (voice)
  • General Heckler (voice)
  • Stinger One (voice)
  • Trashcan (voice)
  • Cora (voice)
  • Zane (voice)
  • Sludge (voice)

Production

Distributors

Box-office

Budget
$40 000 000

Worldwide Box-office
$44 093 000

Also Known As

  • Astroboy (inc)
  • Atom (jp)

Release dates

  • October 08, 2009
  • October 10, 2009
  • February 05, 2010
  • October 23, 2009
  • October 15, 2009
  • October 08, 2009
  • October 05, 2009 (Tokyo premiere)
  • October 10, 2009
  • October 24, 2009 (London Film Festival)
  • February 05, 2010
  • October 18, 2009 (Chicago International Film Festival)
  • October 19, 2009 (Hollywood, California premiere)
  • October 23, 2009