August Rush
2007, English. Directed by Kirsten Sheridan.
An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.
Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater. After discovering his talent, the Wizard gives Evan the name "August Rush" and devises a plan to profit from his talent. Little does Evan know that his parents, Lyla and Louis, are searching for him too.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 2,929 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Kirsten SheridanDirector
- Freddie HighmoreAugust Rush
- Keri RussellLyla Novacek
- Jonathan Rhys MeyersLouis Connelly
- Terrence HowardRichard Jeffries
- Robin WilliamsMaxwell "Wizard" Wallace
- William SadlerThomas Novacek
- Marian SeldesThe Dean
- Mykelti WilliamsonReverend James
- Leon Thomas IIIArthur
- Aaron StatonNick
- Alex O'LoughlinMarshall
- Jamia Simone NashHope
Details
- Released
- 21 November 2007
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, South Korea
- Written by
- James V. Hart, Nick Castle, Paul Castro
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $66M
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August Rush: quick answers
Is August Rush worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 2,929 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is August Rush?
August Rush runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does August Rush have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for August Rush. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is August Rush suitable for kids?
August Rush is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Where can I watch August Rush?
August Rush is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel.
What movies are like August Rush?
If you liked August Rush, try Mr. Holland's Opus, Once, The One I Wrote for You.
Who directed August Rush?
August Rush (2007) was directed by Kirsten Sheridan and stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.