Petite Maman vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.2/10 for Petite Maman). Petite Maman is the shorter watch at 1h 12m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2021). Both are drama, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Petite Maman
The Boy and the Beast| Petite Maman | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 12m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Drama, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | France | Japan |
| Director | Céline Sciamma | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Stéphane Varupenne, Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Margot Abascal | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Petite Maman
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
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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