The Boy and the Beast(2015)
“In a world of beasts, he found a family.”
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.
Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Studio
Nippon Television Network Corporation
Revenue
$50M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.9 / 10
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Nippon Television Network Corporation • Studio Chizu • TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boy and the Beast (2015).
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.
Who directed The Boy and the Beast?▼
The Boy and the Beast was directed by Mamoru Hosoda and released in 2015. It is a action, adventure, animation, drama, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Boy and the Beast?▼
The Boy and the Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?▼
The cast of The Boy and the Beast includes 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) and more.
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