The boy and the heron [videorecording] / Studio Ghibli presents ; a Studio Ghibli production ; produced by Toshio Suzuki ; original story, screenplay and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Yearning for his mother, a young boy named Mahito ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semiautobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: [Blu-ray/DVD combo].
- Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory, [2024]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.Bonus features: feature-length storyboards; interview with composer Joe Hisaishi; interview with producer Toshio Suzuki; interview with supervising animator Takeshi Honda; drawing with Takeshi Honda; "Spinning globe" music video; teasers & trailers.Wide screen (1.85:1)
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director, Hayao Miyazaki.Music by Joe Hisaishi ; theme song "Spinning Globe" by Kenshi Yonezu ; cinematography, Atsushi Okui.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Luca Padovan, Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, Dan Stevens.
- Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violent content/bloody images and smoking; Canadian Home Video rating: PG.
- Accessibility Note:
- Described video in English.English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
- System Details Note:
- Blu-ray, region A; wide screen (1.85:1); DTS-HD MA 7.1 (Japanese, English), Dolby Digital 5.1 (Spanish), AD Dolby Digital 5.1 (English); requires Blu-ray player.
- Language Note:
- Japanese, English or Spanish dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
- Source of Description Note:
- Title from container.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Mothers > Death > Drama.
Moving, Household > Drama.
Stepmothers > Drama.
Gray heron > Drama.
Imaginary places > Drama. - Genre:
- Animated films.
Action and adventure films.
Historical films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Available copies
- 6 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD BOY (Text) | 37810435605091 | Adult Video | Checked out | 07/07/2026 |
