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The Boy and the Heron

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

7.420232h 4mAnimationFantasyDrama
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The Boy and the Heron is a 2023 animation and fantasy film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

12A age rating2h 4mAnimationFantasy

Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2023-07-14
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Drama
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 · 2,897 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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."

Cast

14 names
Soma SantokiMahito Maki (voice)
Masaki SudaGray Heron (voice)
Ko ShibasakiKiriko (voice)
AimyonLady Himi (voice)
Yoshino KimuraNatsuko (voice)
Takuya KimuraShoichi Maki (voice)
Keiko TakeshitaIzumi (voice)
Jun FubukiUtako (voice)
Sawako AgawaEriko (voice)
Karen TakizawaWarawara (voice)
Shinobu OtakeAiko (voice)
Jun KunimuraThe Parakeet King (voice)
Kaoru KobayashiNoble Pelican (voice)
Shōhei HinoGranduncle (voice)

Questions about The Boy and the Heron

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Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Boy and the Heron is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Boy and the Heron suitable for children?

The Boy and the Heron is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Boy and the Heron about?

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…

How long is The Boy and the Heron?

The Boy and the Heron runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Boy and the Heron trailer?

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