A Boy Called Christmas vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.3/10 for A Boy Called Christmas). A Boy Called Christmas is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2021). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Boy Called Christmas
The Boy and the Beast| A Boy Called Christmas | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Gil Kenan | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Maggie Smith, Michiel Huisman, Rune Temte, Indica Watson, Toby Jones | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
A Boy Called Christmas
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…
The Boy and the Beast
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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