The Boy and the Beast
In a world of beasts, he found a family.
20151h 59m7.9(1,629 votes)
ActionAdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy
Synopsis
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.
The Boy and the Beast (2015) is a action, adventure, animation, drama, family, and fantasy film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. It stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, and Shota Sometani. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 1,629 votes.
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Director
Cast
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)
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Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, and Suzu Hirose, and was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
How long is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.
When did The Boy and the Beast come out?
The Boy and the Beast was released in 2015.
What genre is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast is a action, adventure, animation, drama, family, and fantasy film.
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The Boy and the Beast holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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