The Boy and the Beast

Shibuya streets at dusk, neon lights reflected in a boy's eyes. A young runaway and a lonesome beast from a hidden world collide, sparking a series of unlikely lessons. Hosoda's coming-of-age tale balances fantasy and everyday life.

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Mamoru Hosoda directed The Boy and the Beast in 2015. See Mamoru Hosoda's full filmography, where to start with Mamoru Hosoda, or where to go after you've seen everything by Mamoru Hosoda.

The Boy and the Beast was released in 2015 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 119 minutes.