The Boy and the Beast (2015)
バケモノの子
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Boy and the Beast
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Crunchyroll | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| Germany | RTL+, RTL+ Max, Aniverse | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Boy and the Beast in 30 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. The Boy and the Beast is a Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy movie, released on 2015-07-11, runtime 119 minutes.
Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Boy and the Beast 7.9 out of 10 from 1,667 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?
In the United States, The Boy and the Beast streams on HBO Max and Crunchyroll and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mamoru Hosoda
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)
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Sources
Details and the 7.9/10 rating from The Boy and the Beast on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.