The Boy and the Beast (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2015, The Boy and the Beast is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, running about 119 minutes. “In a world of beasts, he found a family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Boy and the Beast stars Koji Yakusho as Kumatetsu (voice), Aoi Miyazaki as Young Kyuta (voice), Shota Sometani as Teenage Kyuta (voice) and Suzu Hirose as Kaede (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Boy and the Beast sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $49.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy and the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy and the Beast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast (2015)?
- In US, The Boy and the Beast is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?
- The Boy and the Beast holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?
- The Boy and the Beast stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose and Kazuhiro Yamaji.
- When was The Boy and the Beast released?
- The Boy and the Beast was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.