The Boy and the Heron

About The Boy and the Heron

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."

Where to Watch

Stream on HBO (Via Hulu), Max. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV, Spectrum On Demand (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $11.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Starring Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura

Produced by Studio Ghibli