August Rush(2007)
An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.
August Rush Synopsis
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.
August Rush (2007) is a family, drama and music film directed by Kirsten Sheridan, released on November 21, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Terrence Howard. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,888 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirsten Sheridan
- Writers:
- James V. Hart, Nick Castle, Paul Castro
- Producers:
- Richard Barton Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- John Mathieson
- Composer:
- Mark Mancina
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Odyssey Entertainment, Southpaw Entertainment, CJ Entertainment
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $66,122,026
- Status:
- Released
August Rush (2007) Trailer
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August Rush Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Kirsten Sheridan, written by James V. Hart, Nick Castle and Paul Castro, produced by Richard Barton Lewis.
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August Rush Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 2,888 ratings.
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August Rush – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch August Rush online?
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August Rush (2007) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in August Rush?
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The main cast of August Rush (2007) includes Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard and Robin Williams. The film was directed by Kirsten Sheridan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was August Rush released?
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August Rush was released on November 21, 2007 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is August Rush worth watching?
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August Rush (2007) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,888 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for August Rush?
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Yes. The official August Rush trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.