Movie

The Boy and the Beast

“In a world of beasts, he found a family.”

★ 7.9(1,619)20151h 59m

Action Adventure Animation Drama Family Fantasy

The Boy and the Beast is streaming on RTL+ and RTL+ Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Boy and the Beast

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Release date: 2015-07-11
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $49,714,378
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nippon Television Network Corporation

The Boy and the Beast — trailer

About The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast is a 2015 movie in the Action, Adventure and Animation genres, directed by Mamoru Hosoda, starring Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki and Shota Sometani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 1,619 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boy and the Beast in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Koji Yakusho

Kumatetsu (voice)

Aoi Miyazaki

Young Kyuta (voice)

Shota Sometani

Teenage Kyuta (voice)

Suzu Hirose

Kaede (voice)

Lily Franky

Hyakushūbō (voice)

Yo Oizumi

Tatara (voice)

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Iozen (voice)

Mamoru Miyano

Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)

Kappei Yamaguchi

Teenage Jiromaru (voice)

Haru Kuroki

Young Ichirohiko (voice)

Momoka Ohno

Young Jiromaru (voice)

Sumire Morohoshi

Chico (voice)

Themes & keywords

japanparent child relationshiprunawayhomelessnesstrainingportalcoming of agetokyo, japanorphanbeastadult animationsurrogate fatherfather figureshadowfather son reunion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Boy and the Beast on RTL+ and RTL+ Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is The Boy and the Beast on Netflix?+

The Boy and the Beast is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on RTL+ and RTL+ Max Amazon Channel.

How long is The Boy and the Beast?+

The Boy and the Beast has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy and the Beast?+

The Boy and the Beast stars Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose and Lily Franky.

When did The Boy and the Beast come out?+

The Boy and the Beast is a 2015 movie directed by Mamoru Hosoda.

What genre is The Boy and the Beast?+

The Boy and the Beast is Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Boy and the Beast?+

The Boy and the Beast was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.