The Boy and the Beast
(2015)
7.6
PixlRun
In a world of beasts, he found a family.
Country
Japan
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 59min
Premiere
2015-07-11
Box office
$526,464
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG-13
Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Cinematography
Ryo Horibe
Editor
Shigeru Nishiyama
Producers
Seiji Okuda, Genki Kawamura, Yuichiro Sato, Atsushi Chiba
Production
Nippon Television Network Corporation · Studio Chizu · TOHO
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Koji Yakusho
Kumatetsu (voice)
Aoi Miyazaki
Young Kyuta (voice)
Shota Sometani
Teenage Kyuta (voice)
Suzu Hirose
Kaede (voice)
Lily Franky
Hyakushūbō (voice)
Yo Oizumi
Tatara (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Iozen (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)
Director
Mamoru HosodaCinematography
Ryo HoribeEditor
Shigeru NishiyamaProducers
Seiji Okuda, Genki Kawamura, Yuichiro Sato, Atsushi ChibaPhotos
Awards summary
2 wins & 7 nominations total
Our review
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he’s looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Boy and the Beast?
Mamoru Hosoda directed The Boy and the Beast in 2015.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Boy and the Beast has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 29,537 votes.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast is available on Crunchyroll, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
How long is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast has a runtime of 1h 59min (119 minutes).
How much did The Boy and the Beast earn at the box office?
The Boy and the Beast earned $526,464 worldwide.