The Boy and the Beast vs The Magic Faraway Tree
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.5/10 for The Magic Faraway Tree). The Magic Faraway Tree is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2026). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Magic Faraway Tree| The Boy and the Beast | The Magic Faraway Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Ben Gregor |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Nonso Anozie, Rebecca Ferguson, Jessica Gunning, Dustin Demri-Burns, Pippa Bennett-Warner |
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 Magic Faraway Tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
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