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Astro Boy

2009·Movie
1h 34min·PG
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

The future, growing up, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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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.
Sci-Fi Animated AdventureRobot Hero's JourneyFamily-Friendly Sci-FiThemes of IdentityAction-PackedVisually DynamicEmotional CoreTechnology & HumanityReconciliation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Astro Boy legally?

Astro Boy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Astro Boy worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Astro Boy rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Astro Boy?

1 h 34 min

Astro Boy runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Astro Boy?

Critics53
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Astro Boy much the same way.

Was Astro Boy a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$20 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Astro Boy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Japan, United States, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Astro Boy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Astro Boy in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Astro Boy use?

Kill the CutieMy Greatest Second ChanceWould Hurt a ChildToo Dumb to LiveGenetic MemoryHalf-Identical TwinsDie or FlyThree Laws of RoboticsDeath of a ChildAdaptation Species ChangeChild ProdigyButt Cannonand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for Astro Boy, including Kill the Cutie, My Greatest Second Chance, Would Hurt a Child.