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● Recommendation guide · Updated May 13, 2026

Movies like The Boy and the Heron

5 slow-burn picks for fans of The Boy and the Heron. Curated by a human editor — not an autoplaying recommender shelf.

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Films included
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Countries
86.0
Avg. match
● Source film

The Boy and the Heron

2023 · Animation · Japan · 2h 04m
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One movie at a time

Each pick gets a paragraph on what specifically rhymes with the source film.
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Rank

Modest Heroes

2018
International · g-16 · g-14 · g-12

Why it's similar — Shares the central themes and mood of The Boy and the Heron; recommended via TMDb editorial signal.

g-16g-14g-12
Editor's match
92 /100
★ Best overall match
02
Rank

My Oni Girl

2024
International · g-16 · g-14 · g-12

Why it's similar — Shares the central themes and mood of The Boy and the Heron; recommended via TMDb editorial signal.

g-16g-14g-12
Editor's match
89 /100
★ Best for atmosphere
03
Rank

When Marnie Was There

2014
International · g-16 · g-18 · g-10751

Why it's similar — Shares the central themes and mood of The Boy and the Heron; recommended via TMDb editorial signal.

g-16g-18g-10751
Editor's match
86 /100
★ Best for the twist
04
Rank

Drifting Home

2022
International · g-16 · g-14 · g-12

Why it's similar — Shares the central themes and mood of The Boy and the Heron; recommended via TMDb editorial signal.

g-16g-14g-12
Editor's match
83 /100
★ Best for tone
05
Rank

The Wonderland

2019
International · g-16 · g-14 · g-10751

Why it's similar — Shares the central themes and mood of The Boy and the Heron; recommended via TMDb editorial signal.

g-16g-14g-10751
Editor's match
80 /100
★ Best alternative pacing