Who is Astro Boy/Toby in Astro Boy?

Freddie Highmore plays Astro Boy/Toby in the film.

Astro Boy

Name: Astro Boy
Genre: Action/Adventure,Animated
Released: 2009-10-23
Duration: 94
Rating: 50

Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive “blue” energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.

GENRE: Action/Adventure, Animated
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Oct 23, 2009

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How long is Astro Boy?: Astro Boy is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who directed Astro Boy?: David Bowers

Who is Astro Boy/Toby in Astro Boy?: Freddie Highmore plays Astro Boy/Toby in the film.

What is Astro Boy about?: Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive “blue” energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.