Astro Boy (2009)
A powerful robot boy with a pure heart searches for acceptance while saving his futuristic city.
Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.
How intense is Astro Boy?
Astro Boy has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Astro Boy feels like
- Tone
- epicupliftingwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream Astro Boy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Astro Boy for you?
Is Astro Boy scary?
No. Astro Boy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Astro Boy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Astro Boy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Astro Boy OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Astro Boy?
Astro Boy runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Astro Boy?
Astro Boy is streaming on Prime Video, Starz, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Astro Boy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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