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The Boy and the Heron (2023): movie guide
The Boy and the Heron (2023) is a Animation, Fantasy, Drama running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 2,899 votes. Notable cast includes Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2023-07-14
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2023-07-14
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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 appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
Cast highlights
The Boy and the Heron features Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2023-07-14. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (2,899 votes). Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Boy and the Heron?
- The Boy and the Heron is listed as Animation, Fantasy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Boy and the Heron?
- The Boy and the Heron runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?
- Cast highlights include Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Boy and the Heron?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
