While many animated movies may not have become a global phenomenon upon their release, they have managed to win over fantasy fans over time. Consequently, it's becoming more common to find animated films that have become cult classics. This applies to one of the most underrated films by the Academy Award-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda .

Luckily, while many cult classic films aren't available to stream, HBO Max will soon add a batch of classic anime films to its catalog, including Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and The Beast , a fantasy masterpiece with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating that now has a chance to captivate even more viewers.

The Boy and the Beast Is an Underrated Fantasy Film That Hits Close to Home

The Boy and The Beast is a coming-of-age film deeply influenced by stories

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