Boy & the World

1h 20m · 2014 · Directed by Alê Abreu · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Boy & the World (2014) runs 1h 20m, directed by Alê Abreu. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.

Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.