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Where to Watch The Boy and the Heron(2023)

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

7.3IMDb
96%Rotten Tomatoes
91Metascore
AnimationFantasyDrama2h 4m

Looking for where to watch The Boy and the Heron? You can currently find The Boy and the Heron online through Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Amazon Video. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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."

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The Boy and the Heron (2023), directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an animation film and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,607 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Originally released in 2023, it's now a streaming staple.

The film stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, and Ko Shibasaki. At 124 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 Heron online, the best option is Max for subscribers, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, 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 Metropolis and The Mummy, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — The Boy and the Heron isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
  • The Boy and the Heron is available to stream on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel in the US.
  • No — The Boy and the Heron isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
  • No — The Boy and the Heron isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
  • The Boy and the Heron runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 91/100.

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