

A Boy Called H
2013, Japanese. Directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Told from the viewpoint of the father Morio, "A Boy Called H" follows a young boy named Hajime Senoh, nicknamed "H". His father, Morio runs a tailor shop. With the onset of World War II, their family must endure difficult times. Nevertheless, H is filled with curiosity and a sense of justice. Based on the autobiographical novel "Shonen H" by Kappa Senoh (published by Kodansha, July 9, 1999).
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 10 August 2013
- Original title
- 少年H
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryota Kosawa, Kappa Senô
- Box office
- $15M
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What A Boy Called H is based on
A Boy Called H is based on Shōnen H by Kappa Senoo.
Shōnen H
By Kappa Senoo
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A Boy Called H runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
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A Boy Called H isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 2013. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Boy Called H?
If you liked A Boy Called H, try Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Hachiko, High and Low.
Who directed A Boy Called H?
A Boy Called H (2013) was directed by Yasuo Furuhata and stars Yutaka Mizutani, Tatsuki Yoshioka, Ran Ito.
What is A Boy Called H based on?
A Boy Called H is based on Shōnen H by Kappa Senoo.