The Boy and the Beast vs The Nutcracker
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5/10 for The Nutcracker). The Nutcracker is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 1h 59m. The Nutcracker is the older of the two (2010 against 2015). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Nutcracker| The Boy and the Beast | The Nutcracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 5.0/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Music |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Andrei Konchalovsky |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Nathan Lane, Richard E. Grant, John Turturro, Shirley Henderson, Fernanda Dorogi |
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 Nutcracker
In 1920s Vienna, a young girl receives a magical doll on Christmas Eve.
Where to watch
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