The BFG vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.3/10 for The BFG). The BFG is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2016). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The BFG
The Boy and the Beast| The BFG | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Penelope Wilton, Rafe Spall, Bill Hader, Marilyn Norry, Mark Rylance | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
The BFG
An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.
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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