Io Capitano vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for Io Capitano). The Boy and the Beast is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 1m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2023). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Io Capitano
The Boy and the Beast| Io Capitano | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Matteo Garrone | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Affif Ben Badra, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi, Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Io Capitano
Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.
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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