Book of Dragons vs The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for Book of Dragons). Book of Dragons is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 1h 59m. Book of Dragons is the older of the two (2011 against 2015). Both are action, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Book of Dragons posterBook of Dragons2011 VS The Boy and the Beast posterThe Boy and the Beast2015
Book of DragonsThe Boy and the Beast
Audience score★ 6.7/10★ 7.9/10
Year20112015
Length18m1h 59m
GenresAction, Animation, Comedy, Family, FantasyAction, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country–Japan
DirectorSteve HicknerMamoru Hosoda
Main castJim Cummings, Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Tress MacNeilleKappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky

Synopsis

Book of Dragons

So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.

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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