The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Seen it?2019 | 113 min | Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Maxwell SimbaWilliam Kamkwamba
- Chiwetel EjioforTrywell Kamkwamba
- Aïssa MaïgaAgnes Kamkwamba
- Lily BandaAnnie Kamkwamba
- Joseph MarcellChief Wembe
- Lemogang TsipaMike Kachigunda
- Philbert FalakezaGilbert Wimbe
- Noma DumezweniEdith Sikelo
- Khalani MakunjeDaniel Ngwata
- Robert AgengoJeremiah Kamkwamba