Alpha vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.5/10 for Alpha). Alpha is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2018). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Alpha
The Boy and the Beast| Alpha | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 37m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Albert Hughes | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jens Hultén, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk, Natassia Malthe | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Alpha
In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.
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.
Where to watch
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