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Astro Boy

Movie·2009·Animation, Action, Family·1h 34m·6.3 (1,644)·Directed by David Bowers

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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.

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Freddie HighmoreFreddie HighmoreAstro / Toby (voice)Kristen BellKristen BellCora (voice)Nathan LaneNathan LaneHamegg (voice)Eugene LevyEugene LevyOrrin (voice)Matt LucasMatt LucasSparx (voice)Bill NighyBill NighyDr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice)Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandPresident Stone (voice)Charlize TheronCharlize Theron"Our Friends" Narrator (voice)

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