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The Boy and the Beast

PG-1320151h 59mMamoru Hosoda
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 65
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"In a world of beasts, he found a family."

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.

ActionAdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy
JapanParent Child RelationshipRunawayHomelessnessTrainingPortalComing Of AgeTokyo, JapanOrphanBeast

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boy and the Beast (2015) about?

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.

Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?

The Boy and the Beast stars Koji Yakusho (Kumatetsu (voice)), Aoi Miyazaki (Young Kyuta (voice)), Shota Sometani (Teenage Kyuta (voice)), Suzu Hirose (Kaede (voice)), Lily Franky (Hyakushūbō (voice)). The film was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.

How long is The Boy and the Beast?

The Boy and the Beast has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?

The Boy and the Beast holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Action, Adventure, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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