About this movie
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."
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Quick facts
Year
2023
Runtime
2h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
2,654
Genre
Animation, Fantasy, Drama
Director
Language
JA
Budget
$50.0M
Cast
loss of loved one
world war ii
supernatural
education
coming of age
spirituality
poverty
teenage boy
parallel world
troubled childhood
semi autobiographical
based on myths, legends or folklore
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Questions about The Boy and the Heron
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2023.
What genre is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron is a Animation, Fantasy, Drama film (2023).
Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?
The cast of The Boy and the Heron includes Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura.
What is the TMDB rating for The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,654 votes.
