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The Boy and the Heron (2023)

The Boy and the Heron is a film from 2023, directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

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The Boy and the Heron (2023)
Year
2023
Released
July 14, 2023
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Countries
Japan
Original language
Japanese
Original title
君たちはどう生きるか
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Writer
Hayao Miyazaki
Music
Joe Hisaishi
Awards
10

Plot

The Boy and the Heron (Japanese: 君たちはどう生きるか, Hepburn: Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka; lit. 'How Do You Live?') is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film's Japanese title references the 1937 novel How Do You Live? by Genzaburō Yoshino, but is not an adaptation of it.

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Boy and the Heron?

The Boy and the Heron was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

When was The Boy and the Heron released?

The Boy and the Heron was first released on July 14, 2023.

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Updated November 13, 2026