Eleven Samurai vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for Eleven Samurai). Eleven Samurai is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 59m. Eleven Samurai is the older of the two (1967 against 2015). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleven Samurai
The Boy and the Beast| Eleven Samurai | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 1967 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Eiichi Kudō | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Kei Satō, Isao Natsuyagi, Kō Nishimura, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Eleven Samurai
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
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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