The Boy and the Heron (2023)

Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.

The Boy and the Heron (2023) poster

While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 124 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joe Hisaishi
Cinematography: Atsushi Okui
Editing: Rie Matsubara, Takeshi Seyama
Production: Studio Ghibli
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $294M
Original Language: ja

Themes

Animated Adventure and Fun, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Animated Fantasy Worlds, Crushing Despair and the Void, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds

Keywords

loss of loved one, world war ii, education, coming of age, spirituality, poverty, teenage boy, parallel world, troubled childhood, semi autobiographical, based on myths, legends or folklore, moving to a city, 1940s, anime, imaginative

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boy and the Heron about?
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
What genre is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron is a Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Family film.
What is the budget of The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron had a budget of $50M.
How much did The Boy and the Heron gross?
The Boy and the Heron grossed $294M worldwide.
Where was The Boy and the Heron produced?
The Boy and the Heron was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of The Boy and the Heron?
The themes of The Boy and the Heron include: Animated Adventure and Fun, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Animated Fantasy Worlds, Crushing Despair and the Void, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds.