The Boy and the Beast vs The Kid Who Would Be King
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.2/10 for The Kid Who Would Be King). The Boy and the Beast is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h . The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2019). Both are action, adventure, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Kid Who Would Be King| The Boy and the Beast | The Kid Who Would Be King | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 2h |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Joe Cornish |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Patrick Stewart, Nick Mohammed, Rebecca Ferguson, Angus Imrie, Denise Gough |
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 Kid Who Would Be King
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
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