August Rush (2007)
An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.
Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, he grows up to become a musical genius.
Director: Kirsten Sheridan
Genre: Family, Drama, Music
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: November 21, 2007
Cast
- Freddie Highmore - August Rush
- Keri Russell - Lyla Novacek
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Louis Connelly
- Terrence Howard - Richard Jeffries
- Robin Williams - Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace
- William Sadler - Thomas Novacek
- Marian Seldes - The Dean
- Mykelti Williamson - Reverend James
- Leon Thomas III - Arthur
- Aaron Staton - Nick
Screenplay
- James V. Hart (Screenplay)
- Nick Castle (Screenplay)
- Paul Castro (Story)
- Nick Castle (Story)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is August Rush about?
- Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, he grows up to become a musical genius.
- 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.