The Boy and the Beast (2015)
In a world of beasts, he found a family.
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
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: July 11, 2015
Cast
- Koji Yakusho - Kumatetsu (voice)
- Aoi Miyazaki - Young Kyuta (voice)
- Shota Sometani - Teenage Kyuta (voice)
- Suzu Hirose - Kaede (voice)
- Lily Franky - Hyakushūbō (voice)
- Yo Oizumi - Tatara (voice)
- Kazuhiro Yamaji - Iozen (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano - Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi - Teenage Jiromaru (voice)
- Haru Kuroki - Young Ichirohiko (voice)
Screenplay
- Mamoru Hosoda (Original Story)
- Mamoru Hosoda (Screenplay)
Music: Masakatsu Takagi
Cinematography: Ryo Horibe
Editing: Shigeru Nishiyama
Production: 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
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: ja
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Touching Family Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
japan, parent child relationship, runaway, homelessness, training, portal, coming of age, tokyo, japan, orphan, beast, adult animation, surrogate father, father figure, shadow, father son reunion
Trailer
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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 Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
- Who directed The Boy and the Beast?
- The Boy and the Beast was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
- Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?
- The Boy and the Beast stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky, Yo Oizumi.
- How long is The Boy and the Beast?
- The Boy and the Beast has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy and the Beast?
- The Boy and the Beast is a Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
- How much did The Boy and the Beast gross?
- The Boy and the Beast grossed $50M worldwide.
- Where was The Boy and the Beast produced?
- The Boy and the Beast was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Boy and the Beast?
- The themes of The Boy and the Beast include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Touching Family Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Foster Care and Survival.