Astro Boy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Astro Boy is an action, family, animation and science fiction film directed by David Bowers, running about 94 minutes. “Have a blast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.
Who’s in it. Astro Boy stars Nicolas Cage as Dr. Tenma (voice), Madeline Carroll as Widget (voice), Freddie Highmore as Astro Boy (voice) and Kristen Bell as Cora (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Astro Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Astro Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Astro Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Astro Boy (2009)?
- In US, Astro Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Astro Boy worth watching?
- Astro Boy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, family, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Astro Boy?
- Astro Boy stars Nicolas Cage, Madeline Carroll, Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell and Donald Sutherland.
- When was Astro Boy released?
- Astro Boy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.