The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2019
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SplatAgainst 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
Full Cast & Crew
as William Kamkwamba
as Trywell Kamkwamba
as Agnes Kamkwamba
as Annie Kamkwamba
as Chief Wembe
as Mike Kachigunda
as Gilbert Wimbe
as Edith Sikelo
as Daniel Ngwata
as Jeremiah Kamkwamba
Director:
Writer:
Bryan Mealer, William Kamkwamba, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Stars:
Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga, Lily Banda, Joseph Marcell, Lemogang Tsipa, Philbert Falakeza, Noma Dumezweni, Khalani Makunje, Robert Agengo,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
113 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as William Kamkwamba
as Trywell Kamkwamba
as Agnes Kamkwamba
as Annie Kamkwamba
as Chief Wembe
as Mike Kachigunda
as Gilbert Wimbe
as Edith Sikelo
as Daniel Ngwata
as Jeremiah Kamkwamba
as John Kamkwamba
as Mr. Ofesi
as Mr. Bamusi
as Charity Malamusi
as President Muluzi
as Priest
as Clubhouse Boy
as Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)
as Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)
as Tiyamike Kamkwamba (1 year)
as Tiyamike Kamkwamba (1 year)
as Mkubwi
as Shabani Mkubwi
as Joe Godsten
as Reginald Nwachi
as Justin Mitwa
as Mizeck Chikankheni
as Goeffrey
as Charles Daud
as M.C.
as Scavenger
as Officer 1
as Officer 2
as Desk Clerk
as John Madisi
as Alile Kamkwamba
as Mika Kamkwamba
as Man in Admarc Queue
as Farmer 1
as Farmer 2
as Farmer 3
as Boy
as Villager
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