The Boy and the Beast vs The Water Horse
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.5/10 for The Water Horse). The Water Horse is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 1h 59m. The Water Horse is the older of the two (2007 against 2015). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Water Horse| The Boy and the Beast | The Water Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2007 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Jay Russell |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Brian Cox, Emily Watson, David Morrissey, Ben Chaplin, Joel Tobeck |
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 Water Horse
A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.
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