The Boy and the Beast vs The Land of Sometimes
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6/10 for The Land of Sometimes). The Land of Sometimes is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2026). Both are adventure, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Land of Sometimes| The Boy and the Beast | The Land of Sometimes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Leon Joosen |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Asa Butterfield, Ewan McGregor, Jessica Henwick, Helena Bonham Carter, Alisha Weir |
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 Land of Sometimes
Twins Alfie and Elise find a magical Wish Watch on Christmas Eve and are swept by the Wish Collector into the musical Land of Sometimes, where they learn that wishes have consequences.
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