# August Rush (2007)

> A gifted orphan follows the mysterious pull of music through New York City in hopes of finding the parents he was told he lost.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2935

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Family, Drama, Music
- Director: Kirsten Sheridan
- Cast: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams, William Sadler, Marian Seldes, Mykelti Williamson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426931/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sentimental, wistful, romantic, romantic movie night, family movie night

## Synopsis

A gifted boy uses his musical talent to reunite with his lost family, navigating a world filled with hope and heartache.

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