The Boy and the Beast vs The Red Turtle
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for The Red Turtle). The Red Turtle is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2016). Both are animation, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Red Turtle| The Boy and the Beast | The Red Turtle | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Michael Dudok de Wit |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Tom Hudson, Baptiste Goy, Axel Devillers, Barbara Beretta |
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 Red Turtle
The dialogue-less film follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds.
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