A Dog's Purpose vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for A Dog's Purpose). A Dog's Purpose is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2017). Both are adventure, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Dog's Purpose
The Boy and the Beast| A Dog's Purpose | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | India | Japan |
| Director | Lasse Hallström | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, Pooch Hall, Juliet Rylance, Dennis Quaid, K.J. Apa | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
A Dog's Purpose
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
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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