Astro Boy (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2003, Astro Boy is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and family series.
What it’s about. Astro is a robotic boy created by Dr. Tenma to replace his late son. When Tenma destroys his laboratory and shuts down Astro, the Ministry of Science revives him and tries to give him a normal life as a 6th-grade student who occasionally helps keep renegade robots from causing harm.
Who’s in it. Astro Boy stars Makoto Tsumura as Atom (voice), Miki Maruyama as Uran (voice), Hisashi Katsuta as Ochanomizu Hakase (voice) and Shin'ya Ohwada as Nagamiya Tenma (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Astro Boy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on RetroCrush Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Astro Boy (2003)?
- In US, Astro Boy is available to stream on RetroCrush Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Astro Boy?
- Astro Boy stars Makoto Tsumura, Miki Maruyama, Hisashi Katsuta, Shin'ya Ohwada and Kazuo Kumakura.
- When was Astro Boy released?
- Astro Boy was released in 2003.