Miracle on 34th Street vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.8/10 for Miracle on 34th Street). Miracle on 34th Street is the shorter watch at 1h 54m compared with 1h 59m. Miracle on 34th Street is the older of the two (1994 against 2015). Both are drama, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Miracle on 34th Street
The Boy and the Beast| Miracle on 34th Street | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 54m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Drama, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Les Mayfield | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | James Remar, Jane Leeves, Dylan McDermott, Simon Jones, Jennifer Morrison | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Miracle on 34th Street
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
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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