How to Watch Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’: Live Stream Without Cable
The latest animated movie from the respected and storied director Hayao Miyazaki is finally ready to stream on Max. That, of course, is “The Boy and the Heron,” which comes to Max on Friday, Sept. 6. The film centers on a young boy against the backdrop of World War II; when his mother dies, he retreats to the countryside where he finds a world of wonder and sadness he never could have anticipated. See the beauty and complex storytelling of the film with a Subscription to HBO Max.
How to Watch ‘The Boy and the Heron’
- When: Friday, Sept. 6
- TV: Max
- Stream: Watch with a Subscription to HBO Max
About ‘The Boy and the Heron’
“The Boy and the Heron” follows the tale of Mahito, a boy who tragically loses his mother in a hospital fire. He relocates to the country estate of his family, and the magic surrounding the place soon becomes apparent. When he finds a hidden and clearly ancient tower that serves as home to a gray heron, Mahito follows the bird into a world where the living and the dead exist side-by-side.
He soon begins an epic journey guided by the mysterious heron, learning more about the fantastical world around him, and getting a chance to look deep inside himself. The English dub of the movie stars Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh.
What Titles Similar to ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Are Available on Max?
Max has a huge selection of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli films to stream on-demand, with both English dubs and the original Japanese audio. Max also offers a wide selection of other animated titles, from favorites for kids like “Scooby-Doo,” unhinged selections for adults like “Rick & Morty” and even other anime selections such as “Ninja Kamui.”
Max offers multiple subscription options, starting with its ad-supported plan at $9.99 per month. From there, plans increase to ad-free for $16.99 per month, or the Ultimate plan for $20.99 per month, which includes the ability to watch titles in Ultra-High-Definition 4K.
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