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Head to head
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson vs The Boy and the Heron
6.6
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson
Tv · 1980
VS
Edges it
7.7
The Boy and the Heron
Movie · 2023
| 6.6 | Score | 7.7 |
| 2,251 | Popularity | 64,802 |
| 52 | Episodes | 1 |
| 1980 | Year | 2023 |
| Tv | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
AdventureFantasyAnimalsFairy TaleComing of Age
The verdict
On the numbers, The Boy and the Heron edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedThe Boy and the Heron scores 77% vs 66%.
- More popularThe Boy and the Heron has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentThe Boy and the Heron is 1 eps vs 52.
- NewerThe Boy and the Heron (2023) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson or The Boy and the Heron for the full picture.