The Boy and the Beast vs The Gruffalo's Child
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.8/10 for The Gruffalo's Child). The Gruffalo's Child is the shorter watch at 26m compared with 1h 59m. The Gruffalo's Child is the older of the two (2011 against 2015). Both are adventure, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Gruffalo's Child| The Boy and the Beast | The Gruffalo's Child | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 26m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Johannes Weiland, Uwe Heidschötter |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, Shirley Henderson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane |
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 Gruffalo's Child
A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake, Owl and Fox in the process. She eventually finds the mouse, who manages to outwit her like the Gruffalo before!
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