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The Boy and the Beast

2015·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
IMDb7.6Metacritic657.4Rotten Tomatoes90%89%

Where to watch

HBO MaxCrunchyroll

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The Boy and the Beast fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Mamoru Hosoda
Written by:
Mamoru Hosoda, Mamoru Hosoda
Produced by:
Genki Kawamura, Minami Ichikawa, Hitoshi Ito
Composed by:
Yuji Akazawa, Kazutoshi Sakurai, Masaru Ohgawara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Boy and the Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boy and the Beast legally?

HBO MaxCrunchyroll

The Boy and the Beast is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Boy and the Beast rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Boy and the Beast?

1 h 59 min

The Boy and the Beast runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Boy and the Beast?

Critics78
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Boy and the Beast much the same way.

What language is The Boy and the Beast in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Boy and the Beast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Boy and the Beast in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Boy and the Beast use?

NovelizationBeast ManForeshadowingImplied Love InterestBattle Discretion ShotYou Are Number SixMuscles Are MeaninglessRidiculously Cute CritterAll There in the ManualThe RivalSuperpowered Evil SidePunny Nameand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for The Boy and the Beast, including Novelization, Beast Man, Foreshadowing.