The Boy and the Heron (2023) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'The Boy and the Heron' right now, here are some specifics about the Studio Ghibli adventure flick. The Boy and the Heron starring Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min. The release date of the movie is December 8th, 2023. The movie received a user score of 74/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 2,460 registered users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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 following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one.""

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Boy and the Heron' on each platform when they are available. 'The Boy and the Heron' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube, and YouTube in the US.