The Boy and the Heron
Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.
20232h 4m7.4(2,765 votes)
AnimationFantasyDrama
Synopsis
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger…
The Boy and the Heron (2023) is a animation, fantasy, and drama film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, and Ko Shibasaki. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,765 votes.
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Director
Cast
Soma Santoki
Mahito Maki (voice)
Masaki Suda
Gray Heron (voice)
Ko Shibasaki
Kiriko (voice)
Aimyon
Lady Himi (voice)
Yoshino Kimura
Natsuko (voice)
Takuya Kimura
Shoichi Maki (voice)
Keiko Takeshita
Izumi (voice)
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Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, and Aimyon, and was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.
When did The Boy and the Heron come out?
The Boy and the Heron was released in 2023.
What genre is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron is a animation, fantasy, and drama film.
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The Boy and the Heron holds an average audience score of 7.4 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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