The Boy and the Heron
君たちはどう生きるか
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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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
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Official Trailer 2
Official English Trailer
Coming Soon to 4K Blu-ray & Digital!
The Final Teaser
Official Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]
Introduction
Mahito Meets The Warawara
Official Clip - Flight of the Warawara
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Frequently asked questions about The Boy and the Heron
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in the United States?
The Boy and the Heron is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Boy and the Heron on HBO Max?
Yes. The Boy and the Heron is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch The Boy and the Heron for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Boy and the Heron needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, and Yoshino Kimura. Hayao Miyazaki is the director.
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
When did The Boy and the Heron come out?
The Boy and the Heron was released on July 14, 2023.
Which studio made The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron was produced by Studio Ghibli in Japan.
What was the budget for The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron was made on a budget of $50,000,000.
How much did The Boy and the Heron make at the box office?
The Boy and the Heron grossed $294,200,000 worldwide, against a budget of $50,000,000.
What language is The Boy and the Heron in?
The Boy and the Heron is in Japanese, and its original title is 君たちはどう生きるか.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.