Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 11/21/07 Home Video 03/11/08 MPAA Rating Rated PG for some thematic elements, mild violence and language Running Time 1 hour 54 minutes Genre Drama Director Kirsten Sheridan Writer Nick Castle, James V. Hart Cast Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams, William Sadler Studio Warner Brothers |
AUGUST RUSH (2007)
SYNOPSIS
A charismatic young Irish guitarist (Jonathan
Rhys Meyers) and a sheltered young cellist
(Keri Russell) have a chance encounter one
magical night above New York's Washington
Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their
wake an infant, orphaned by circumstance.
Years later, performing on the streets of New
York and cared for by a mysterious stranger
(Robin Williams) who gives him the name
August Rush, the child (Freddie Highmore) uses
his remarkable musical talent to seek the
parents from whom he was separated at birth.
--© Warner Bros.
A charismatic young Irish guitarist (Jonathan
Rhys Meyers) and a sheltered young cellist
(Keri Russell) have a chance encounter one
magical night above New York's Washington
Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their
wake an infant, orphaned by circumstance.
Years later, performing on the streets of New
York and cared for by a mysterious stranger
(Robin Williams) who gives him the name
August Rush, the child (Freddie Highmore) uses
his remarkable musical talent to seek the
parents from whom he was separated at birth.
--© Warner Bros.
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August Rush is about two young musicians, Lyla (Keri Russell) and Louis (Jonathan Rhys Meyers)
spending one night together in New York City resulting in Evan. Lyla thinks Evan (Freddie Highmore)
died at birth thanks to her father forging her name on the papers putting her newborn son up for
adoption. Evan has been in the orphanage for eleven years but decides to run away and look for his
parents. He follows the music to New York City, hoping it will lead him to the ones that gave him the gift
of music. On the streets of New York City, he runs into the Wizard (Robin Williams) who gives him a
guitar and the new name, August Rush. In this fairy tale, you know there will be a predictable ending
bringing all three together at the same place at the same time. Keri Russell is perfect as the fairy tale
mother and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the rock star father. August Rush is the feel good movie for this
holiday season.
spending one night together in New York City resulting in Evan. Lyla thinks Evan (Freddie Highmore)
died at birth thanks to her father forging her name on the papers putting her newborn son up for
adoption. Evan has been in the orphanage for eleven years but decides to run away and look for his
parents. He follows the music to New York City, hoping it will lead him to the ones that gave him the gift
of music. On the streets of New York City, he runs into the Wizard (Robin Williams) who gives him a
guitar and the new name, August Rush. In this fairy tale, you know there will be a predictable ending
bringing all three together at the same place at the same time. Keri Russell is perfect as the fairy tale
mother and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the rock star father. August Rush is the feel good movie for this
holiday season.
