Quick Info
- Year
- 2007
- Director
- Kirsten Sheridan
- Duration
- 114 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $25M
- Box Office
- $66M
External Ratings
IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
📺 Where to Watch
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August Rush
Our Rating
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.2/10
7/10
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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