Astro Boy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

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.

Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Astro Boy.

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  Nicolas Cage

  The Surfer, Longlegs

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  Kristen Bell

  Teen Titans GO To the Movies, Frozen 2

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  Freddie Highmore

  The Canterville Ghost, The Art of Getting By

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  Donald Sutherland

  The Mechanic, Moonfall

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  Matt Lucas

  Gladiator II, Wonka

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  Eugene Levy

  Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection, Bringing Down the House 2

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  Nathan Lane

  The English Teacher, Spellbound

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  Bill Nighy

  The Wild Robot, About Time

Crew Behind the Film

The Astro Boy behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director David Bowers last directed Rugrats and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.

Director

David Bowers

Screenwriter

Timothy Harris

Producer

Maryann Garger

Production Details

What we know about the Astro Boy movie production.

Key Facts

• The film is Imagi's third theatrical feature, following "TMNT" ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles") and "Gatchaman," also now in production.

Production Updates for Astro Boy

Aug 2009

Completed

Changed Astro Boy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2008

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Official Page and Social Links

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