Astro Boy vs Next Gen
Next Gen has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.3/10 for Astro Boy). Astro Boy is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 1h 45m. Astro Boy is the older of the two (2009 against 2018). Both are action, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Astro Boy
Next Gen| Astro Boy | Next Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Action, Animation, Family, Science Fiction | Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | Canada |
| Director | David Bowers | Joe Ksander, Kevin R. Adams |
| Main cast | Freddie Highmore, Samuel L. Jackson, Alan Tudyk, Sterling Beaumon, Nathan Lane | Charlyne Yi, Jason Sudeikis, John Krasinski, Issac Ryan Brown, David Cross |
Synopsis
Astro Boy
Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.
Next Gen
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
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