Petite Maman vs The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.2/10 for Petite Maman). Petite Maman is the shorter watch at 1h 12m compared with 2h 4m. Petite Maman is the older of the two (2021 against 2023). Both are drama, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Petite Maman
The Boy and the Heron| Petite Maman | The Boy and the Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 12m | 2h 4m |
| Genres | Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Céline Sciamma | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Main cast | Stéphane Varupenne, Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Margot Abascal | Jun Kunimura, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Masaki Suda, Kaoru Kobayashi |
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 Heron
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
Where to watch
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