The Boy and the Heron

Jul 14, 2023 PG-13 2h 4m

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...

Overall Rating

7 / 10 Verdict: Good
Avg. Rating: 7 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

Overall Rating

7 / 10 Verdict: Good
Avg. Rating: 7 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

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Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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  • ScreenZealots

    ScreenZealots

    5 / 10
    “The Boy and the Heron” is director Hayao Miyazaki‘s first feature film in a decade, and it’s one that was worth the wait. Written by the 82-year-old Miyazaki as a semi-autobiographical, spiritual journey, the film features a wealth of cre... Read the full review »
  • d_riptide

    d_riptide

    8 / 10
    Given the incredible wave animations’s been riding on all year, I’m surprised Studio Ghibli waited until the end of this year to get in on that bandwagon. But based on the circumstances that led to “The Boy and the Heron” becoming a realit... Read the full review »

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