August Rush (2007)
A musical prodigy escapes an orphanage, searching for his birth parents through the sounds of New York.
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 intense is August Rush?
August Rush has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What August Rush feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingupliftingearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream August Rush
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is August Rush for you?
Is August Rush scary?
No. August Rush is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is August Rush gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is August Rush sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is August Rush OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is August Rush?
August Rush runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream August Rush?
August Rush is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does August Rush have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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