The Boy and the Heron
"Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning."
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Boy and the Heron is a animation/adventure film. directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, and Ko Shibasaki
Synopsis
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."
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (2,472 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$294.2M
5.9x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Soma Santoki
as Mahito Maki (voice)
Masaki Suda
as Gray Heron (voice)
Ko Shibasaki
as Kiriko (voice)
Aimyon
as Lady Himi (voice)
Yoshino Kimura
as Natsuko (voice)
Takuya Kimura
as Shoichi Maki (voice)
Keiko Takeshita
as Izumi (voice)
Jun Fubuki
as Utako (voice)
Sawako Agawa
as Eriko (voice)
Karen Takizawa
as Warawara (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $294,200,000
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
Frequently Asked Questions
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 strik...
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Boy and the Heron released?
The Boy and the Heron was released on July 14, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy and the Heron?
The main cast of The Boy and the Heron includes Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura.
Is The Boy and the Heron worth watching?
The Boy and the Heron has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,472 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.