The Boy and the Heron (2023)
📌 Available on Netflix and Max and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
A boy stripped of everything by war finds himself drawn into a world where grief takes form and mystery wears feathers. The Boy and the Heron unfolds as a tender yet haunting meditation on loss, where a spectral gray bird becomes the unlikely guide through landscapes both wondrous and deeply human. Animated with breathtaking artistry, this 2023 fantasy-drama transcends the boundaries between the real and imaginary, transforming a child's mourning into a sacred journey toward acceptance and inner peace. In the end, healing emerges not from forgetting what was lost, but from discovering what remains possible when we dare to look beyond our sorrow.
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Supernatural mystery
88
Excellent match
EnergyRising and charged
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
124 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
WritingHayao Miyazaki
CastSoma SantokiMasaki SudaKo ShibasakiAimyonYoshino Kimura
ProductionKiyofumi NakajimaGoro MiyazakiKoji HoshinoToshio Suzuki
MusicKoji KasamatsuMika YamaguchiKenshi Yonezu
CinematographyAtsushi Okui
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✨Availability Snapshot12 offers
The Boy and the Heron is currently listed across official watch options including Netflix, Max and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Netflix and Max, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.99 USD on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 12.99 AUD on Prime Video.
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📝Articles About This Title
📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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🚀Blockbuster5.88x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue strongly outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 5.88x📈 ROI: +488%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$50M50 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$294.2M294.2 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🚀Commercial gap
+$244.2M+244.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
5.88x5.88x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $50M • Revenue: $294.2M • Commercial gap: +$244.2M ROI +488%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Soma Santoki
Mahito Maki (voice)
Masaki Suda
Gray Heron (voice)
Ko Shibasaki
Kiriko (voice)
Aimyon
Lady Himi (voice)
Yoshino Kimura
Natsuko (voice)
Takuya Kimura
Shoichi Maki (voice)
Keiko Takeshita
Izumi (voice)
Jun Fubuki
Utako (voice)
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Sawako Agawa
Eriko (voice)
Karen Takizawa
Warawara (voice)
Shinobu Otake
Aiko (voice)
Jun Kunimura
The Parakeet King (voice)
Kaoru Kobayashi
Noble Pelican (voice)
Shōhei Hino
Granduncle (voice)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Is The Boy and the Heron available on Netflix?
Yes, The Boy and the Heron is available on Netflix, as well as HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. You can choose whichever platform you prefer.
2What is the duration of The Boy and the Heron?
The film has a duration of 124 minutes (2 hours and 4 minutes). It was produced in 2023 and directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
3What is the story of The Boy and the Heron in short?
The film is set during World War II and follows a boy named Mahito who loses his innocence and his mother. He moves to the countryside where he encounters a strange and mysterious world with a peculiar creature called the Heron.
4Is The Boy and the Heron suitable for families and children?
The film is an animated fantasy-drama that takes place during World War II, which may contain heavy themes. It's recommended to check the age rating before watching it with young children.
5Who is the director of The Boy and the Heron?
The film is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, considered one of the greatest animation directors in the world.
6What genre is The Boy and the Heron?
The film is an animated fantasy-drama. It combines deep storytelling with the unique imaginative world that Miyazaki is known for.
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