The Boy and the Beast vs The Little Matchgirl
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for The Little Matchgirl). The Little Matchgirl is the shorter watch at 7m compared with 1h 59m. The Little Matchgirl is the older of the two (2006 against 2015). Both are animation, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Little Matchgirl| The Boy and the Beast | The Little Matchgirl | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 7m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Roger Allers |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | – |
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 Little Matchgirl
An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.
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