Bao vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for Bao). Bao is the shorter watch at 8m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2018). Both are animation, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bao
The Boy and the Beast| Bao | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Length | 8m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Domee Shi | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau, Sharmaine Yeoh, Tim Zhang | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Bao
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
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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