The Boy and the Heron vs The House of the Lost on the Cape
The Boy and the Heron has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.5/10 for The House of the Lost on the Cape). The House of the Lost on the Cape is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 4m. The House of the Lost on the Cape is the older of the two (2021 against 2023). Both are animation, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Shinobu Otake.
The Boy and the Heron
The House of the Lost on the Cape| The Boy and the Heron | The House of the Lost on the Cape | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki | Shinya Kawatsura |
| Main cast | Jun Kunimura, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Masaki Suda, Kaoru Kobayashi | Shinobu Otake, Mana Ashida, Shohei Uno, Sari Awano, Takuya Tasso |
Synopsis
The Boy and the Heron
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
The House of the Lost on the Cape
A strange old woman allows a teenage runaway and a young orphan to stay in an abandoned house that overlooks the sea. However, when a menacing entity threatens their new home, they must band together and face their fears to save it.
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