The Boy and the Beast (2015)
Original title: バケモノの子
The Boy and the Beast is a 2015 Japanese-language action movie directed by Mamoru Hosoda, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki and Shota Sometani.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Boy and the Beast about?
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.
When was The Boy and the Beast released?
The Boy and the Beast was released on 11 July 2015.
How long is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast runs 1h 59m.
Who made The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast is available on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Boy and the Beast
Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Koji Yakusho as Kumatetsu (voice)
- Aoi Miyazaki as Young Kyuta (voice)
- Shota Sometani as Teenage Kyuta (voice)
- Suzu Hirose as Kaede (voice)
- Lily Franky as Hyakushūbō (voice)
- Yo Oizumi as Tatara (voice)
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Iozen (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Teenage Jiromaru (voice)
- Haru Kuroki as Young Ichirohiko (voice)
- Momoka Ohno as Young Jiromaru (voice)
- Sumire Morohoshi as Chico (voice)