August Rush (2007)

An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.

August Rush (2007) poster

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
Genre: Family, Drama, Music
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Mancina
Cinematography: John Mathieson
Editing: William Steinkamp
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Odyssey Entertainment, Southpaw Entertainment, CJ Entertainment
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom, South Korea
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $66M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Singer-Songwriter and Intimate Melodies, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom

Keywords

new york city, love of one's life, guitar, composer, loss of loved one, love at first sight, orphanage, lie, forbidden love, child prodigy, motherly love, woman director, rhapsody

Trailer

August Rush Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in August Rush?
August Rush stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams, William Sadler.
How long is August Rush?
August Rush has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is August Rush?
August Rush is a Family, Drama, Music film.
What is the budget of August Rush?
August Rush had a budget of $25M.
How much did August Rush gross?
August Rush grossed $66M worldwide.
Where was August Rush produced?
August Rush was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Korea.
What are the themes of August Rush?
The themes of August Rush include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Singer-Songwriter and Intimate Melodies, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom.