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… Read more
35% ★★☆☆☆ (177,688)
August Rush
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Movie · Family · Drama · PG
2007 · 1h 54m · ★ 35% (178K)
An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.
Director: Kirsten Sheridan
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
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
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures, Odyssey Entertainment, Southpaw Entertainment, CJ Entertainment
Cast
Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams, William Sadler, Marian Seldes, Mykelti Williamson, Leon Thomas III, Aaron Staton, Alex O'Loughlin, Jamia Simone Nash, Ronald Guttman, Bonnie McKee, Michael Drayer, Jamie O'Keeffe, Becki Newton, Tyler McGuckin, Megan Gallagher, Anais Martinez