The Boy and the Beast
2015, Japanese. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
In a world of beasts, he found a family.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast is streaming on HBO Max and Crunchyroll in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mamoru HosodaDirector
- Koji YakushoKumatetsu (voice)
- Aoi MiyazakiYoung Kyuta (voice)
- Shota SometaniTeenage Kyuta (voice)
- Suzu HiroseKaede (voice)
- Lily FrankyHyakushūbō (voice)
- Yo OizumiTatara (voice)
- Kazuhiro YamajiIozen (voice)
- Mamoru MiyanoTeenage Ichirohiko (voice)
- Kappei YamaguchiTeenage Jiromaru (voice)
- Haru KurokiYoung Ichirohiko (voice)
- Momoka OhnoYoung Jiromaru (voice)
- Sumire MorohoshiChico (voice)
Details
- Released
- 11 July 2015
- Original title
- バケモノの子
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Box office
- $50M
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The Boy and the Beast: quick answers
Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,667 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Boy and the Beast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boy and the Beast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boy and the Beast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boy and the Beast is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boy and the Beast on?
The Boy and the Beast is streaming on HBO Max and Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy and the Beast?
If you liked The Boy and the Beast, try Mirai, Spirited Away, Castle in the Sky.
Who directed The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast (2015) was directed by Mamoru Hosoda and stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani.