August Rush(2007)
“An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.”
Overview
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.
Director
Kirsten Sheridan
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$66M
Cast
Freddie Highmore
as August Rush
Keri Russell
as Lyla Novacek
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Louis Connelly
Terrence Howard
as Richard Jeffries
Robin Williams
as Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace
William Sadler
as Thomas Novacek
Marian Seldes
as The Dean
Mykelti Williamson
as Reverend James
Leon Thomas III
as Arthur
Aaron Staton
as Nick
Alex O'Loughlin
as Marshall
Jamia Simone Nash
as Hope
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$66M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Odyssey Entertainment • Southpaw Entertainment
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Where can I watch August Rush?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for August Rush (2007).
What is August Rush about?▼
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.
Who directed August Rush?▼
August Rush was directed by Kirsten Sheridan and released in 2007. It is a family, drama, music film.
How long is August Rush?▼
August Rush has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in August Rush?▼
The cast of August Rush includes Freddie Highmore as August Rush, Keri Russell as Lyla Novacek, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Louis Connelly, Terrence Howard as Richard Jeffries, Robin Williams as Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace and more.
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