The Boy and the Beast vs The Breadwinner
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for The Breadwinner). The Breadwinner is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2017). Both are animation, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Breadwinner| The Boy and the Beast | The Breadwinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Family, War |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Nora Twomey |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Soma Bhatia, Laara Sadiq, Saara Chaudry, Noorin Gulamgaus, Ali Badshah |
Synopsis
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.
The Breadwinner
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
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