On Guard vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for On Guard). The Boy and the Beast is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 8m. On Guard is the older of the two (1997 against 2015). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On Guard
The Boy and the Beast| On Guard | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Philippe de Broca | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
On Guard
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
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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