The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Originally released in 2019. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a drama/history film. directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Starring Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Aïssa Maïga
Synopsis
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,810 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Malawi
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Director
Top Cast
Maxwell Simba
as William Kamkwamba
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Trywell Kamkwamba
Aïssa Maïga
as Agnes Kamkwamba
Lily Banda
as Annie Kamkwamba
Joseph Marcell
as Chief Wembe
Lemogang Tsipa
as Mike Kachigunda
Philbert Falakeza
as Gilbert Wimbe
Noma Dumezweni
as Edith Sikelo
Khalani Makunje
as Daniel Ngwata
Robert Agengo
as Jeremiah Kamkwamba
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Participant
- BBC Film
- BFI
- Potboiler Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind about?
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Who directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
How long is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind released?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was released on February 14, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The main cast of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind includes Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga, Lily Banda, Joseph Marcell.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind worth watching?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,810 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.