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Where to Watch The Boy and the Beast(2015)
“In a world of beasts, he found a family.”
Looking for where to watch The Boy and the Beast? You can currently find The Boy and the Beast online through Crunchyroll, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Boy and the Beast (2015), directed by Mamoru Hosoda, is an action film and is available to stream on 10 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,613 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2015, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, and Shota Sometani. At 119 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Boy and the Beast online, the best option is Crunchyroll for subscribers, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Mechanic and Miracle in Cell No. 7, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Boy and the Beast isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Crunchyroll, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- The Boy and the Beast is available to stream on Crunchyroll, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max in the US.
- No — The Boy and the Beast isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Crunchyroll, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- No — The Boy and the Beast isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Crunchyroll, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- The Boy and the Beast runs 1h 59m (119 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 65/100.
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