August Rush

August Rush

2007 · 114 min · EN · PG · 7.4 (2,839 votes)
Dir. Kirsten Sheridan · Starring Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams, William Sadler · Music Mark Mancina

An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.

FamilyDramaMusic

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.

VIBE

This film feels like a soaring symphony of hope and longing. It's a journey steeped in the magical connection of music, evoking a sense of destiny and the profound power of art to unite souls. Expect a deeply emotional, uplifting experience that resonates with the heart.

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