Astro Boy

PGUnited States rating20091h 34mAnimation, Action, Family
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PG US
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A young robot named Astro is created by a scientist who wants to honor the memory of his lost son. After being cast out, Astro finds a new home among a group of orphans and a community of discarded robots. He must find his place in the world while learning what it means to be a hero.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Fast
The film features frequent action sequences and fast-paced 3D animation typical of modern superhero adventures. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA large, aggressive robot causes a scene at a research facility.
  • Approx.ScaryAstro is forced to fight other robots in a tournament arena.
  • Approx.IntenseA massive robot grows to a giant size and attacks the city.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Astro feel about being different from the other robots?
  2. 2What did it mean for Astro to be a hero even when things were difficult?
  3. 3Why do you think the friends in the junkyard were so important to Astro?

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