The Boy and the Heron
2024, Japanese. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.
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."
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- UA
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The Boy and the Heron is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hayao MiyazakiDirector
- Soma SantokiMahito Maki (voice)
- Masaki SudaGray Heron (voice)
- Ko ShibasakiKiriko (voice)
- AimyonLady Himi (voice)
- Yoshino KimuraNatsuko (voice)
- Takuya KimuraShoichi Maki (voice)
- Keiko TakeshitaIzumi (voice)
- Jun FubukiUtako (voice)
- Sawako AgawaEriko (voice)
- Karen TakizawaWarawara (voice)
- Shinobu OtakeAiko (voice)
- Jun KunimuraThe Parakeet King (voice)
Details
- Released
- 10 May 2024
- Original title
- 君たちはどう生きるか
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $296M
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What The Boy and the Heron is based on
The Boy and the Heron is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.
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The Boy and the Heron: quick answers
Is The Boy and the Heron worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 2,902 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Boy and the Heron have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boy and the Heron. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boy and the Heron parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boy and the Heron is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boy and the Heron on?
The Boy and the Heron is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy and the Heron?
If you liked The Boy and the Heron, try The Girl from the Other Side, Modest Heroes, Lonely Castle in the Mirror.
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron (2024) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki.
What is The Boy and the Heron based on?
The Boy and the Heron is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.