The Boy and the Heron
Movie
2023
2h 4m
Runtime
PG-13
MPAA Rating
Japanese
Original Language
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Genres
76
/
100
MovieNerd Score
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."
Filmmaking
78
Overall
78
Screenplay
73
Acting
93
Cinematography
90
Production
80
Directing
65
Concept
65
Story
68
Dialogue
70
Characters
40
Pacing
70
Musical Score
Attributes
75
Entertaining
90
Uniqueness
?
How Much I Like It
?
Twists
?
Artistry
?
Fun
?
Cliche
35
Cheesy
?
Broad Appeal
?
Cerebral
?
Emotional
?
Discussion Worthy
Genres
?
Action
?
Comedy
65
Drama
?
Suspense
?
Mystery
?
Thriller
?
Horror
?
Adventure
?
Romance
?
Science Fiction
60
Fantasy
70
Animation
Maturity
70
Family Friendly
?
Positive Message
?
Thematically Mature
?
Intense
0
Sexuality
0
Nudity
30
Violence
20
Gore
?
Crude
0
Profanity
?
Scary
?
Substance Use
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