The Boy and the Heron(2023)
“Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.”
Overview
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."
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$294M
Cast
Soma Santoki
as Mahito Maki (voice)
Masaki Suda
as Gray Heron (voice)
Ko Shibasaki
as Kiriko (voice)
Aimyon
as Lady Himi (voice)
Yoshino Kimura
as Natsuko (voice)
Takuya Kimura
as Shoichi Maki (voice)
Keiko Takeshita
as Izumi (voice)
Jun Fubuki
as Utako (voice)
Sawako Agawa
as Eriko (voice)
Karen Takizawa
as Warawara (voice)
Shinobu Otake
as Aiko (voice)
Jun Kunimura
as The Parakeet King (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2023
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$294M
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boy and the Heron (2023).
What is The Boy and the Heron about?▼
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."
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?▼
The Boy and the Heron was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2023. It is a animation, fantasy, drama film.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?▼
The Boy and the Heron has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?▼
The cast of The Boy and the Heron includes Soma Santoki as Mahito Maki (voice), Masaki Suda as Gray Heron (voice), Ko Shibasaki as Kiriko (voice), Aimyon as Lady Himi (voice), Yoshino Kimura as Natsuko (voice) and more.
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