| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
| Run Time: | 94 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 16 Mar 2010 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
Astro Boy is rated PG: for some action and peril, and brief mild language.
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell
Studio: 2009 Summit Entertainment
Website: Official site for Astro Boy.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
