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The Boy and the Beast

7.920151h 59mPG-13MovieActionAdventureAnimation

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.

DirectorMamoru Hosoda
WriterMamoru Hosoda
ProducersGenki Kawamura·Atsushi Chiba

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Cast · Directed by Mamoru Hosoda

KYKoji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
Kumatetsu (voice)
AMAoi Miyazaki
Aoi Miyazaki
Young Kyuta (voice)
SSShota Sometani
Shota Sometani
Teenage Kyuta (voice)
SHSuzu Hirose
Suzu Hirose
Kaede (voice)
LFLily Franky
Lily Franky
Hyakushūbō (voice)
YOYo Oizumi
Yo Oizumi
Tatara (voice)
KYKazuhiro Yamaji
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Iozen (voice)
MMMamoru Miyano
Mamoru Miyano
Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)
KYKappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Teenage Jiromaru (voice)
HKHaru Kuroki
Haru Kuroki
Young Ichirohiko (voice)
MOMomoka Ohno
Momoka Ohno
Young Jiromaru (voice)
SMSumire Morohoshi
Sumire Morohoshi
Chico (voice)

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The Boy and the Beast — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boy and the Beast?

The Boy and the Beast is streaming on HBO Max and Crunchyroll in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boy and the Beast on Netflix?

No, The Boy and the Beast is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Crunchyroll.

Is The Boy and the Beast on Amazon Prime Video?

The Boy and the Beast isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Boy and the Beast is available on HBO Max and Crunchyroll in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.