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  • August Rush
  • Opened November 21, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr 54 min
  • PG
    some thematic elements, mild violence and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 9+. Read More
  • Twelve years ago, on a moonlit rooftop above Washington Square, Lyla Novacek (Keri Russell), a sheltered young cellist, and Louis Connelly (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a charismatic Irish singer-songwriter, were drawn together by a street musician's Read More
  • Cast: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams
  • Director: Kirsten Sheridan
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Music/Performing Arts, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Freddie Highmore in "August Rush."
  • Keri Russell and Terrence Howard in "August Rush."
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Freddie Highmore in "August Rush."
  • Terrence Howard as Richard Jeffries in "August Rush."
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Louis Connelly in "August Rush."
  • Keri Russell in "August Rush."
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August Rush Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    A gem of a movie available on DVD

    by saintandrew

    We picked up August Rush on DVD from our local Redbox for a Friday night, after the kids are in bed, nothing else on TV, TV time filler. We discovered a little gem of a film that we really enjoyed. Freddie Highmore is so compelling in his role which just underscores this youngster's amazing talent. Robin Williams is creepy scary in this dramatic casting. Stories this good are rare to come by and the musical background enhances the experience. We may buy this one to keep in our home movie collection. See this movie when you can.

  • Must Go!

    A Profound Look at the Mystery of Human Connectivity

    by YoungTheophilus

    I am a 27 year old male rarely given to emotion particularly in movies. Yet I found myself on the brink of tears for the last hour of the movie. I left the theater pondering the true nature of human connectivity. The genuine journey through a painful and confusing life is cast magnificently against each characters foolish pursuit for something greater. I found myself hoping the movie would not end since I realized I personally yearn for such intimate connectivity myself. I must now discover if I have the tenacious courage of August to believe in something more and journey towards the impossible.

  • Go

    Music is everywhere.

    by Daydream

    This is the Holiday movie for the family to see. August Rush is a touching story of an orphan boy trying to reach out to his parents through his music because he believes they can hear him. You rarely see the audience moving to the music, but that is exactly what happened. I even found myself getting into the music. Music is everywhere and in everyone. Keri Russel and Jon Rhys-Meyers were wonderful. Worth seeing.

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August Rush Critic Reviews

No Avg. Critic Score 38 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Will not be for everyone, but it works if you surrender to its lilting and...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    I'd rather August Rush went the whole way than just be lukewarm about it. Yes,...

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    The story is about musicians and how music connects people, so the movie's...

  • 60
    Variety |

    Only auds immune to diabetic rushes should head for August Rush, though...

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