The Boy and the Beast vs The Lion King
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.1/10 for The Lion King). The Lion King is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2019). Both are adventure, animation, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Lion King| The Boy and the Beast | The Lion King | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 58m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Jon Favreau |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Donald Glover, Alfre Woodard, Penny Johnson Jerald, Seth Rogen, Eric André |
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 Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what…
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