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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.
The Boy and the Beast is a film that explores themes of japan, parent child relationship, runaway. It also touches on homelessness and training and portal.
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Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Cast
Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky, Yo Oizumi, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Haru Kuroki
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The Boy and the Beast
You can stream The Boy and the Beast (2015) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.9/10
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90%
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Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Cast
Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky, Yo Oizumi, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Haru Kuroki
9 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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The Boy and the Beast is streaming on Max. The Boy and the Beast is streaming on Crunchyroll. The Boy and the Beast is streaming on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Rent The Boy and the Beast on Apple TV+. Rent The Boy and the Beast on Fandango At Home. Rent The Boy and the Beast on Google Play Movies. Buy The Boy and the Beast on Apple TV+. Buy The Boy and the Beast on Fandango At Home. Buy The Boy and the Beast on Google Play Movies. The Boy and the Beast is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified May 29, 2026.