The Boy and the Beast
"In a world of beasts, he found a family."
Originally released in 2015. The Boy and the Beast is a action/adventure film. directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, and Shota Sometani
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,557 votes)
Box Office
$49.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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 HyakushΕ«bΕ (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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $49,714,378
Production Companies
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Studio Chizu
- TOHO
- VAP
- dentsu
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- D.N. Dream Partners
- Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company
- Miyagi Television Broadcasting
- Shizuoka Daiichi Television
- Hiroshima Telecasting
- Fukuoka Broadcasting System
- KADOKAWA
- Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Kumate...
Who directed The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
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).
When was The Boy and the Beast released?
The Boy and the Beast was released on July 11, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy and the Beast?
The main cast of The Boy and the Beast includes Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky.
Is The Boy and the Beast worth watching?
The Boy and the Beast has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,557 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.