August Rush (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2007, August Rush is a drama, family and music film directed by Kirsten Sheridan, running about 114 minutes. “An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, he grows up to become a musical genius.
Who’s in it. August Rush stars Freddie Highmore as August Rush, Keri Russell as Lyla Novacek, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Louis Connelly and Terrence Howard as Richard Jeffries, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, August Rush has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $66.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 August Rush page.
If you liked it. Fans of August Rush tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August Rush (2007)?
- In US, August Rush is available to 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 August Rush worth watching?
- August Rush holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in August Rush?
- August Rush stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard and Robin Williams.
- When was August Rush released?
- August Rush was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.