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The Boy and the Beast

Name: The Boy and the Beast
Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 2015-07-11
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky

2015 · 1h 59m · Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy

IMDb 7.6 Metacritic 65 RT 90%

Watch it tonight. This is a gorgeous anime adventure that critics loved (90% RT), and while it won't blow your mind intellectually, it's exactly the kind of heartfelt, visually stunning film that rewards a cozy viewing experience. Perfect for when you want something that moves you without demanding too much thinking.

Plot

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

Cast: Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky

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