A charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square. They are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York City and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.
General Note: Closed-captioned.In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish, with English, French or Spanish subtitles.For private home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, John Mathieson ; editor, William Steinkamp ; music, Mark Mancina ; costume designer, Frank L. Fleming ; production designer, Michael Shaw. PELHAM
Participant or Performer Note: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams, William Sadler, Marian Seldes, Leon G. Thomas III, Mykelti Williamson, Aaron Staton, Alex O'Loughlin, Jamia Simone Nash, Ronald Guttman.
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MPAA rating: PG; for some thematic elements, mild violence and language.