When an android replica of a boy is rejected by his aggrieved creator, he goes off to find his own identity in an adventure that would make him the greatest hero of his time.When an android replica of a boy is rejected by his aggrieved creator, he goes off to find his own identity in an adventure that would make him the greatest hero of his time.When an android replica of a boy is rejected by his aggrieved creator, he goes off to find his own identity in an adventure that would make him the greatest hero of his time.
- Awards
- 4 nominations
Freddie Highmore
- Astro
- (voice)
- …
Nicolas Cage
- Dr. Tenma
- (voice)
Kristen Bell
- Cora
- (voice)
Ryan Stiles
- Mr. Moustachio
- (voice)
- …
Eugene Levy
- Orrin
- (voice)
Bill Nighy
- Dr. Elefun
- (voice)
- …
David Alan Grier
- Mr. Squirt
- (voice)
- …
Alan Tudyk
- Mr. Squeegee
- (voice)
- …
Bob Logan
- Stinger One
- (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
- Trashcan
- (voice)
Moises Arias
- Zane
- (voice)
Sterling Beaumon
- Sludge
- (voice)
Madeline Carroll
- Widget
- (voice)
Matt Lucas
- Sparx
- (voice)
David Bowers
- Mike the Fridge
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was not a success in Japan, opening at the bottom end of the top ten films of that week. Initially, it broke box-office opening records for a CGI animated movie in China at the time. However, numbers dropped after a few days. By the end of its run in China, it was not considered a box office success. Unlike two other U.S.-produced Japanese-based films had done previously: Bảy Viên Ngọc Rồng: Tiến Hóa (2009) and Vua Tốc Độ (2008) had tanked in Japan, but went on to be hugely successful in China.
- GoofsAstroboy's hair-spikes change position from left to right and vice versa throughout the whole movie. But then, this is in keeping with the spirit of the original TV series, so it not quite a mistake.
- Crazy creditsAfter the end credits, a card stating "When in Hong Kong, visit Imagi Studios" The art is the same classic style as the opening, with a tram touring a back lot. This is much like what Universal studios did at the end of their films.
- Alternate versionsFor television airings, rather than cropping, the film has been reanimated from scratch to 1.75:1.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Astro Boy (2009)
Featured review
Pleasantly Surprised, Kids Loved It
Unlike many of the other reviews(it seems), I don't have an ax to grind. I vaguely remembered the character and actually thought it was a French cartoon. If it was on TV, I never saw it.
As such, my expectations were fairly plebeian - just a family film with good production values and some entertainment value. Well, Astroboy IS well produced and IS very entertaining. There was plenty of comedy to keep the film light and lots of action to keep things moving.
I might agree with those who think the portrayal of Toby's(Astroboy's) father was rather cold. However, it fits with the sequence of events and one assumes that the producers were following the original story (I'm not going to read the comic book to find out).
There are many endearing characters in the film and interesting villains to boot. The animation varied from good to excellent and the pacing avoided any significant lulls. All in all, well and cleverly done. Good job, Imagi, and all the talented people who contributed.
I recommend this to anyone who wants some light-hearted entertainment. My family loved it.
As such, my expectations were fairly plebeian - just a family film with good production values and some entertainment value. Well, Astroboy IS well produced and IS very entertaining. There was plenty of comedy to keep the film light and lots of action to keep things moving.
I might agree with those who think the portrayal of Toby's(Astroboy's) father was rather cold. However, it fits with the sequence of events and one assumes that the producers were following the original story (I'm not going to read the comic book to find out).
There are many endearing characters in the film and interesting villains to boot. The animation varied from good to excellent and the pacing avoided any significant lulls. All in all, well and cleverly done. Good job, Imagi, and all the talented people who contributed.
I recommend this to anyone who wants some light-hearted entertainment. My family loved it.
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Box office
- Budget
- $65,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $19,551,067
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,702,923
- Oct 25, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $39,886,986
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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