What genre is The Boy and the Heron?

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

Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?

Jun Kunimura, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Masaki Suda, Kaoru Kobayashi appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Boy and the Heron?

Hayao Miyazaki directed The Boy and the Heron.

How long is The Boy and the Heron?

The Boy and the Heron runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).

Is The Boy and the Heron worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron?

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 Heron (2023)

Name: The Boy and the Heron
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2023
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Jun Kunimura, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Masaki Suda, Kaoru Kobayashi

Movie 2h 4m ★ 7.4/10

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

Adventure Animation Drama Family Fantasy

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The Boy and the Heron is an adventure, animation and drama movie from 2023. It is directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The cast includes Jun Kunimura, Ko Shibasaki and Shinobu Otake. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.

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Synopsis

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."

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Questions about The Boy and the Heron

What genre is The Boy and the Heron?: The Boy and the Heron is categorised as Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?: Jun Kunimura, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Masaki Suda, Kaoru Kobayashi appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?: Hayao Miyazaki directed The Boy and the Heron.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?: The Boy and the Heron runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
Is The Boy and the Heron worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron?: 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.

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