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The Boy and the Beast (2015)
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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.
Cast
Koji Yakushoas Kumatetsu (voice)
Aoi Miyazakias Young Kyuta (voice)
Shota Sometanias Teenage Kyuta (voice)
Suzu Hiroseas Kaede (voice)
Lily Frankyas Hyakushūbō (voice)
Yo Oizumias Tatara (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamajias Iozen (voice)
Mamoru Miyanoas Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchias Teenage Jiromaru (voice)
Haru Kurokias Young Ichirohiko (voice)
Momoka Ohnoas Young Jiromaru (voice)
Sumire Morohoshias Chico (voice)
Keishi Nagatsukaas Kyuta's Father (voice)
Kumiko Asoas Kyuta's Mother (voice)
Facts
| Release date | July 11, 2015 |
| Runtime | 119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 2015 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Animation, Family |
| Original title | バケモノの子 |
| Language | JA |
| Box office | $49,714,378 |
| IMDb | tt4272866 |
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Questions
How long is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,652 votes, which places it #4 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 99%) and #95 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast was directed by Mamoru Hosoda. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Wolf Children (2012), The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), Belle (2021).
Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?
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).
What is The Boy and the Beast rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Boy and the Beast?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/108139.