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August Rush

Play trailer Poster for August Rush PG Released Nov 21, 2007 1h 53m Kids & Family Drama Adventure Musical Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A musically gifted orphan, Evan (Freddie Highmore), 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 (Robin Williams), 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 (Keri Russell) and Louis (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), are searching for him too.
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Though featuring a talented cast, August Rush cannot overcome the flimsy direction and schmaltzy plot.

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B- Feb 14, 2012 Full Review Amy Nicholson Boxoffice Magazine A music box trying to pass itself off as an orchestra. May 5, 2010 Full Review Alonso Duralde MSNBC While many films require a suspension of disbelief, August Rush asks viewers to terminate their disbelief without severance and have security escort it from the building. Rated: 1/5 May 1, 2008 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com August Rush benefits greatly from a delightful cast and John Mathieson's transcendent, fantasy-like camera work. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 2, 2020 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row Lay(s) on the saccharine schmaltz in broad, simplistic layers. Rated: 1.5/4 Jul 6, 2019 Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine A story that could steal the hearts of millions but fails in the attempt... [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 1/5 Mar 15, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jon E This is a thoughtful and awesome movie. A must see. Loved it from beginning to end. Likely one of the best movies in my lifetime. This will cause you to rethink music - as it is all around you. Robin Williams is a supporting actor / does a great job. Freddie is in a zone, Terrific performance. I watched it 10 times on a weekend. Watched it by myself. Called my wife in and watched it again. Went to my son’s house watched it again. Went to grandmas watched it again. If anyone asks me about a great family movie, this is #1, in my book. Good music, writing, music, and actors with a solid story end to end. A joyful movie in every dimension. This is a must see - although just as good if you listen and close your eyes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/25 Full Review Niambi S One of my favorite movies of all time. The acting for me was perfect in the sense of it’s supposed to feel real; like it’s happening in a moment that the rest of the world isn’t aware of. I’m not sure why so many show lack of interest to this movie. I believe it’s because so many are use to over the top acting when everyone’s face has to match the energy in the room. Not all individuals are like that in reality and even though to me they all did a wonderful job this musical genius was the best actor of them all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Johan S Well played, awesome script. Hell of music score Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Brad S. R A dreadfully idiotic film that misunderstands as much about music as it does basic human behavior. Love is more important and complex than a longing gaze, music is very much a byproduct of the human brain, and genius does not simply emerge from a vacuum. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Audience Member This is by far my favorite movie of all time. Yet another instance showing how out of touch the critics are with people's thoughts and reality. This is such a wonderful tale about the triumph of hope and love as well as the transcendence of music. I have watched this film many times and have yet to not cry. It's a particularly enjoyable movie for the musically inclined, but even if you're not, the plot is strong enough to stand on its own. I would recommend this movie to anyone at all. There is something in it for all of us. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review Chupan B im tryinna get keri russell to rush jonathan rhys meyers again in august Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kirsten Sheridan

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Freddie Highmore

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Keri Russell

Lyla Novacek

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

Louis Rush

Terrence Howard

Richard Jeffries

Robin Williams

Wizard

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Synopsis A musically gifted orphan, Evan (Freddie Highmore), 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 (Robin Williams), 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 (Keri Russell) and Louis (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), are searching for him too.
Director
Kirsten Sheridan
Producer
Richard B. Lewis
Screenwriter
Nick Castle, James V. Hart
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Southpaw Entertainment
Rating
PG (Mild Violence|Language|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama, Adventure, Musical, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.7M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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