What genre is The Boy and the Beast?

The Boy and the Beast is categorised as Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy.

Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?

Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Boy and the Beast?

Mamoru Hosoda directed The Boy and the Beast.

How long is The Boy and the Beast?

The Boy and the Beast runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).

Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Boy and the Beast (2015)

Name: The Boy and the Beast
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 2015-07-11
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky

Movie 1h 59m ★ 7.9/10 Japan

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night

Action Adventure Animation Drama Family Fantasy

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Dating from 2015, The Boy and the Beast sits in the action, adventure and animation corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The cast includes Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso and Koji Yakusho. The running time is 1h 59m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.

PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.

In a world of beasts, he found a family.

77Tonight Score Very well rated.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Boy and the Beast

What genre is The Boy and the Beast?: The Boy and the Beast is categorised as Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?: Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Boy and the Beast?: Mamoru Hosoda directed The Boy and the Beast.
How long is The Boy and the Beast?: The Boy and the Beast runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).
Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.