August Rush

A heartfelt, music-driven journey that sweeps you up in its earnest belief in destiny and the power of sound to connect people.

Directed by

Kirsten Sheridan

Genres

Family, Drama, Music

Starring

Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Tagline

An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, music, identity, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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