Gladiator II vs The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for Gladiator II). The Boy and the Beast is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 28m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2024). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Gladiator II posterGladiator II2024 VS The Boy and the Beast posterThe Boy and the Beast2015
Gladiator IIThe Boy and the Beast
Audience score★ 6.7/10★ 7.9/10
Year20242015
Length2h 28m1h 59m
GenresAction, Adventure, DramaAction, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country–Japan
DirectorRidley ScottMamoru Hosoda
Main castPedro Pascal, Lior Raz, Tim McInnerny, Connie Nielsen, Derek JacobiKappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky

Synopsis

Gladiator II

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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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