The Young Magician vs Wolf Children
Wolf Children has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.3/10 for The Young Magician). The Young Magician is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 57m. The Young Magician is the older of the two (1987 against 2012). Both are family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Young Magician
Wolf Children| The Young Magician | Wolf Children | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1987 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 35m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Family, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Waldemar Dziki | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | Jan Hencz, Andrzej Blumenfeld, Grażyna Szapołowska, Danuta Kowalska, Władysław Kowalski | Megumi Hayashibara, Kumiko Aso, Aoi Miyazaki, Tamio Ohki, Takao Osawa |
Synopsis
The Young Magician
A 12-year boy feels left out by his classmates because he has no interest in athletics. He finally discovers his calling when his parents take him to a magic show. Picked by the magician to be his helper during a trick he is drawn into the world of magic and wants to learn more. He becomes proficient in tricks and also discovers his telekinetic powers. Unfortunately that further alienates him from his peers and his parents are afraid of his…
Wolf Children
After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.
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