The Boy and the Heron

Name: The Boy and the Heron
Released: 2023-07-14
Rating: 7.382

7.4/10 (2,803)

·2023· 124 min

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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

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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Cast

Soma Santoki

Mahito Maki (voice)

Masaki Suda

Gray Heron (voice)

Ko Shibasaki

Kiriko (voice)

Aimyon

Lady Himi (voice)

Yoshino Kimura

Natsuko (voice)

Takuya Kimura

Shoichi Maki (voice)

Keiko Takeshita

Izumi (voice)

Jun Fubuki

Utako (voice)

Sawako Agawa

Eriko (voice)

Karen Takizawa

Warawara (voice)

Shinobu Otake

Aiko (voice)

Jun Kunimura

The Parakeet King (voice)

In brief

The Boy and the Heron (2023) is a animation, fantasy, drama film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 2,803 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron online?

The Boy and the Heron is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Boy and the Heron?

The Boy and the Heron runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).

What rating does The Boy and the Heron have?

The Boy and the Heron has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,803 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Boy and the Heron from?

The Boy and the Heron was released in 2023.