Astro Boy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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 Animated

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  Nicolas Cage

  The Carpenter's Son, Kick-Ass

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  Kristen Bell

  Frozen, Violent Night 2

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  Freddie Highmore

  The Vault, August Rush

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  Donald Sutherland

  Moonfall, The Hunger Games

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  Matt Lucas

  Gladiator II, Wonka

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  Eugene Levy

  Goon, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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  Nathan Lane

  Cut Off, Mirror Mirror

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  Bill Nighy

  Shelter, About Time

Who is making Astro Boy – Crew List

A look at Astro Boy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David Bowers last helmed Rugrats and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.

Director

David Bowers

Screenwriter

Timothy Harris

Producer

Maryann Garger

Production – What we know about the Astro Boy

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Key Facts

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

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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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