# Where to watch The Boy and the Heron (2023) in the UK

> The Boy and the Heron (2023) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2023  
**Runtime:** 124 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Fantasy, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T04:05:39.024Z)  

## Synopsis

While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother.  As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Boy%20and%20the%20Heron)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Boy%20and%20the%20Heron)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Boy and the Heron in the UK?**

The Boy and the Heron (2023) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The Boy and the Heron on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Boy and the Heron is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/508883/the-boy-and-the-heron-2023
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/f4oZTcfGrVTXKTWg157AwikXqmP.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/508883/the-boy-and-the-heron-2023.json

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