The Boy and the Beast (2015) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
Quick overview
The Boy and the Beast (2015) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, and Shota Sometani—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.1/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
The Boy and the Beast (2015)
Bakemono no Ko, Дитя чудовища, Le garçon et la bête, The Boy and The Beast, El niño y la bestia, ศิษย์มหัศจรรย์ กับ อาจารย์พันธุ์อสูร, เดอะ บอย แอนด์ เดอะ บีสท์, バケモノの子：2015, El xiquet i la bèstia-
Released: July 11, 2015
Runtime: 119 min
: 3.072/10 from 1568 votes
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.
Streaming availability
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