The Boy and the Beast vs The Elf
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 4.5/10 for The Elf). The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2025). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Elf| The Boy and the Beast | The Elf | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 4.5/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 59m | – |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Hannes Vartiainen, Joonas Berghäll |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Eero Milonoff, Kati Outinen, Jarkko Niemi, Alma Pöysti, Vesa Vierikko |
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 Elf
Siblings Lumi and Talvi are separated as children. In search of her sister, Lumi ends up in Elfland, where elves prepare Christmas presents for all the children of the world. The elves are initially suspicious of the human child who appears out of nowhere, but Pyry, an elf boy, welcomes Lumi with interest. Pyry is eager for new adventures and his friendship with Lumi looks like a chance for an exciting journey.
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