Where to watch The Boy and the Heron (2023)
Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.
As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron (2023) is streaming in India on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
Story
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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Soma SantokiMahito Maki (voice)
Masaki SudaGray Heron (voice)
Ko ShibasakiKiriko (voice)
AimyonLady Himi (voice)
Yoshino KimuraNatsuko (voice)
Takuya KimuraShoichi Maki (voice)
Keiko TakeshitaIzumi (voice)
Jun FubukiUtako (voice)
Sawako AgawaEriko (voice)
Karen TakizawaWarawara (voice)
Shinobu OtakeAiko (voice)
Jun KunimuraThe Parakeet King (voice)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in India?
As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron (2023) is streaming in India on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron (2023) is streaming in the US on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron (2023) is streaming in the UK on Netflix.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron (2023) is streaming in Pakistan on Netflix.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron (2023) is streaming in Germany on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Boy and the Heron on Netflix?
Yes. As of 13 October 2026, The Boy and the Heron is on Netflix in India, the UK, Pakistan and Germany.
Who is in the cast of The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, Aimyon and Yoshino Kimura, and is directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
How long is The Boy and the Heron and is it any good?
The Boy and the Heron runs 2h 4m and has an average user rating of 7.4/10 from 2,856 votes.