For months, Studio Ghibli fans who missed the release of The Boy and the Heron in theaters have been looking for a way to stream the Academy Award-winning film. Fortunately, the wait is finally over!
As reported by Variety, the 2023 film starring Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, and Christian Bale has found itself a streaming service where it will reside for years to come. That streaming service is none other than Max (formerly, HBO Max), the same site that houses a hearty Studio Ghibli collection for fans.
The Boy and the Heron will officially join Max on Friday, Sept. 6! Before you and your family sit down and enjoy your Friday movie night, allow us to tell you a little bit about what you can expect from the film as well as give you a little sneak peek of everything that's to come!
The Boy and the Heron tells a story of grief and starting anew
After losing his mother, Mahito Maki is visited by a mythical creature who tells him that his mother is still alive. Whether this is the truth doesn't matter to him, as he would do anything to see her again. And so, he sets off on a journey to find his mother. If only he knew the complex journey that awaited him as well as the various people he would meet that would shape his entire experience as a young boy.
See all this and more in the official trailer for The Boy and the Hero below.
As mentioned above, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, and Christian Bale are featured in this critically acclaimed animated title. Here are the characters they (and many other familiar Hollywood names) voice:
- Luca Padovan as Mahito Maki
- Robert Pattinson as The Gray Heron
- Karen Fukuhara as Lady Himi
- Gemma Chan as Natsuko
- Christian Bale as Shoichi Maki
- Mark Hamill as Granduncle
- Florence Pugh as Kiriko
- Willem Dafoe as Noble Pelican
- Dave Bautista as The Parakeet King
Believe us when we say that your mind will be blown once you get your hands on this stunning animated title. Be sure to head to Max on Friday, Sept. 6, to catch every second!