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The Boy and the Beast

Original title: Bakemono no ko
  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
24K
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The Boy and the Beast (2015)
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When a young orphaned boy living on the streets of Shibuya stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, he's taken in by a gruff warrior beast looking for an apprentice.When a young orphaned boy living on the streets of Shibuya stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, he's taken in by a gruff warrior beast looking for an apprentice.When a young orphaned boy living on the streets of Shibuya stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, he's taken in by a gruff warrior beast looking for an apprentice.
IMDb RATING
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24K
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  • Director
    • Mamoru Hosoda
  • Writer
    • Mamoru Hosoda
  • Stars
    • Kôji Yakusho(voice)
    • Aoi Miyazaki(voice)
    • Shôta Sometani(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mamoru Hosoda
  • Writer
    • Mamoru Hosoda
  • Stars
    • Kôji Yakusho(voice)
    • Aoi Miyazaki(voice)
    • Shôta Sometani(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations

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    Kôji Yakusho
    Kôji Yakusho
    • Kumatetsuas Kumatetsu
    • (voice)
    Aoi Miyazaki
    Aoi Miyazaki
    • Kyûta (shônen-ki)as Kyûta (shônen-ki)
    • (voice)
    Shôta Sometani
    Shôta Sometani
    • Kyûta (seinen-ki)as Kyûta (seinen-ki)
    • (voice)
    Suzu Hirose
    Suzu Hirose
    • Kaedeas Kaede
    • (voice)
    Kazuhiro Yamaji
    • Iozanas Iozan
    • (voice)
    Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano
    • Ichirôhiko (seinen-ki)as Ichirôhiko (seinen-ki)
    • (voice)
    Kappei Yamaguchi
    Kappei Yamaguchi
    • Jirômaru (seinen-ki)as Jirômaru (seinen-ki)
    • (voice)
    Haru Kuroki
    Haru Kuroki
    • Ichirôhiko (shônen-ki)as Ichirôhiko (shônen-ki)
    • (voice)
    Momoka Ôno
    • Jirômaru (shônen-ki)as Jirômaru (shônen-ki)
    • (voice)
    Sumire Morohoshi
    • Chikoas Chiko
    • (voice)
    Keishi Nagatsuka
    • Kyûta no chichias Kyûta no chichi
    • (voice)
    Kumiko Asô
    Kumiko Asô
    • Kyûta no hahaas Kyûta no haha
    • (voice)
    Masahiko Tsugawa
    Masahiko Tsugawa
    • Sôshias Sôshi
    • (voice)
    Tadashi Nakamura
    • Kenjaas Kenja
    • (voice)
    Baku Numata
    • Kenjaas Kenja
    • (voice)
    Reiko Kusamura
    • Kenjaas Kenja
    • (voice)
    Shinsuke Chikaishi
    • Kenjaas Kenja
    • (voice)
    Narumi Akizuki
      • Director
        • Mamoru Hosoda
      • Writer
        • Mamoru Hosoda
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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        When the whale moves through the city, one of the businesses that is shown is Starbuck's, which is named after a character from Moby Dick.
      • Quotes

        Monk Momoaki: Kyuta, please! Encourage Kumatetsu!

        Kyuta: What are you doing, you chump? Get up already!

        Kumatetsu: You've got a lot of nerve showing your face here after walking out.

        Kyuta: What about you? You look ridiculous!

        Kumatetsu: What did you say, you bastard?

        Kyuta: You're a disgrace!

        Monk Momoaki: Now is not the time to be insulting each other!

        Tatara: Give me a break! Why are these two always like this?

      • Connections
        Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Puppet Master (2018)

      User reviews48

      Review
      Top review
      10/10
      Yep, That Was An Excellent Movie
      Funny how I wanted to watch this movie for months, but I couldn't find any theater in my country where it's released. Then, I found one viewing happening tonight three days ago by complete luck. I didn't hesitate once and bought my ticket with my mother which has been ill these past months (fortunately, she's doing better).

      I never went to see a Japanese animated movie before at the exception of Pokemon and Digimon back in the days, though I've watched all of Mamoru Hosada, Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshifumi Kondo and Satoshi Kon. I don't know why, but this movie and its title attracted my soul from the beginning. It has the premise of classic tales, but the execution is unique and flawless in what the director tries to do.

      I'm glad I gave this movie its chance and even though it has some moments of exposition, it's one of those movies where it can cheer you up no matter what's happening to you in real life. The Beast has wits. The kid, even more and as a tale of love, friendship, parenthood and peace will it stay in your memory for long enough for you to remember it decades later.

      On a side note, the music is beautifully crafted, the art is great and I believe it will become a classic in a few years, if people are willing to accept it. :)
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      • sayen_shin
      • Mar 3, 2016

      Details

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      • Release date
        • July 11, 2015 (Japan)
      • Country of origin
        • Japan
      • Official sites
        • Funimation Productions (United States)
        • Gaumont
      • Language
        • Japanese
      • Also known as
        • Cau Be Va Quai Thu
      • Production companies
        • Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company (CTV)
        • D.N. Dream Partners
        • Dentsu
      • See more company credits at IMDbPro

      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $490,643
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $274,247
        • Mar 6, 2016
      • Gross worldwide
        • $49,768,644
      See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 59 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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