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The Boy and the Heron

The Boy and the Heron

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

JA124 min14 July 2023 7.4
AdventureFantasy
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...
Budget: $50,000,000Box Office: $294,200,000
semi autobiographicalmagic worldspiritualitysupernaturalpovertyanimationteenage boyanimeparallel world

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What People Say

Lisa Smith
Films like this are rare nowadays. beautifully directed with a clear artistic vision. An absolute gem.
Manuel Sรฃo Bento
The visuals are nothing short of breathtaking, with each shot meticulously detailed and rich in storytelling. A reasonable 7.4 โ€” hard to dispute. And finally, the film retains the typical Ghibli humor that fans have come to love, sprinkling lighthearted moments throughout the narrative.

Viewer Opinions (6)

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Chandler Danier@chandlerdanier
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Is the younger sister pregnant with the dad's kid? There's cool animation. Perhaps will read a book about it one day. โ€ฆ
3 July 2024VerifiedUser Review
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Amanda Williams@amanda_watches61 opinions ยท User since 2022
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A truly remarkable experience. Don't miss this one. we felt the story has layers that reward rewatching. โ€ฆ
25 March 2025User Review

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