The Boy and the Beast
PG-13United States rating20151h 59mAction, Adventure, Animation
A young boy who has lost his mother finds himself in a magical world where he meets a lonely beast. The two form an unlikely bond as the beast becomes a mentor to the boy. They navigate a world of fantasy and training while the boy learns to navigate his feelings about his past.
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PG-13 US
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A young boy who has lost his mother finds himself in a magical world where he meets a lonely beast. The two form an unlikely bond as the beast becomes a mentor to the boy. They navigate a world of fantasy and training while the boy learns to navigate his feelings about his past.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Strong
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film features a mix of long training sequences and dramatic moments with action occurring in distinct bursts. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA battle between two powerful beings in the beast kingdom.
- Approx.ScaryA character experiences a powerful internal void and emotional struggle.
- Approx.IntenseA large, destructive whale-like creature appears during a final confrontation.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the relationship between the boy and the beast change as they spent more time together?
- 2What did the boy learn about himself while training in the different world?
- 3How did the characters show courage when they were afraid?
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