Eight Below vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7/10 for Eight Below). The Boy and the Beast is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h . Eight Below is the older of the two (2006 against 2015). Both are adventure, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eight Below
The Boy and the Beast| Eight Below | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Family | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Frank Marshall | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Bruce Greenwood, Wendy Crewson, Duncan Fraser, Paul Walker, Jason Biggs | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Eight Below
In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.
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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