The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
Movie 1h 53m ★ 7.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Released in 2019, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a drama and history movie. It is directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. The cast includes Noma Dumezweni, Joseph Marcell and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The running time is 1h 53m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.
76Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
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Cast & crew
- Chiwetel EjioforDirector
- Noma Dumezwenias Edith Sikelo
- Joseph Marcellas Chief Wembe
- Chiwetel Ejioforas Trywell Kamkwamba
- Aïssa Maïgaas Agnes Kamkwamba
- Lemogang Tsipaas Mike Kachigunda
- Maxwell Simbaas William Kamkwamba
- Lily Bandaas Annie Kamkwamba
- Philbert Falakezaas Gilbert Wimbe
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Questions about The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- What genre is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- Noma Dumezweni, Joseph Marcell, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga, Lemogang Tsipa appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- Chiwetel Ejiofor directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
- How long is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
