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This movie poster features a young boy with spiky black hair and a blue feather on his shoulder, gazing intently at a serene heron in the background. The warm sunset hues blend with the vibrant greens of the grass, creating a peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere.

The Boy and the Heron

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

2023 · Movie · 124 min· Updated May 2026
⭐7.4
🍅96%
🍿84%
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🌐Japanese
Budget:$50MBox Office:$294MRated:PG-13

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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."

The Boy and the Heron is a film that explores themes of loss of loved one, world war ii, supernatural. It also touches on education and coming of age and spirituality.

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Hayao Miyazaki

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Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura, Keiko Takeshita, Jun Fubuki, Sawako Agawa, Karen Takizawa

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This movie poster features a young boy with spiky black hair and a blue feather on his shoulder, gazing intently at a serene heron in the background. The warm sunset hues blend with the vibrant greens of the grass, creating a peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere.

The Boy and the Heron

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

2023•⭐ 7.4•124 min•Updated May 2026
🌐Japanese

You can stream The Boy and the Heron (2023) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.

Budget:$50MBox Office:$294MRated:PG-13
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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."

The Boy and the Heron is a film that explores themes of loss of loved one, world war ii, supernatural. It also touches on education and coming of age and spirituality.

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Cast

Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura, Keiko Takeshita, Jun Fubuki, Sawako Agawa, Karen Takizawa

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The Boy and the Heron is streaming on Max. Rent The Boy and the Heron on Apple TV+. Rent The Boy and the Heron on Fandango At Home. Rent The Boy and the Heron on Google Play Movies. Buy The Boy and the Heron on Apple TV+. Buy The Boy and the Heron on Fandango At Home. Buy The Boy and the Heron on Google Play Movies. The Boy and the Heron is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified May 20, 2026.

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On review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 269 critics gave the film a positive review. The site's critics consensus reads: "Soulfully exploring thought-provoking themes through a beautifully...

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On review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 269 critics gave the film a positive review. The site's critics consensus reads: "Soulfully exploring thought-provoking themes through a beautifully...

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