Earwig and the Witch vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.9/10 for Earwig and the Witch). Earwig and the Witch is the shorter watch at 1h 23m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2021). Both are animation, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Earwig and the Witch
The Boy and the Beast| Earwig and the Witch | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.9/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 23m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Director | Goro Miyazaki | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Gaku Hamada, Yuji Ueda, Etsushi Toyokawa, Kokoro Hirasawa, Shinobu Terajima | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Earwig and the Witch
A headstrong orphan discovers a world of spells and potions while living with a selfish witch.
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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