The Boy and the Heron

Rural Japan, wartime, a gray heron's call. A teenage boy struggles to adjust to his new home, a stepmother who resembles his deceased mother, and the mysterious heron that haunts him. Miyazaki's final film is a contemplative exploration of grief and identity.

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Hayao Miyazaki directed The Boy and the Heron in 2023. See Hayao Miyazaki's full filmography, where to start with Hayao Miyazaki, or where to go after you've seen everything by Hayao Miyazaki.

The Boy and the Heron was released in 2023 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 124 minutes.