The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Synopsis
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind | Offical Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-25
Top Cast
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Maxwell Simba
William Kamkwamba
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Trywell Kamkwamba
Aïssa Maïga
Agnes Kamkwamba
Lily Banda
Annie Kamkwamba
Joseph Marcell
Chief Wembe
Lemogang Tsipa
Mike Kachigunda
Philbert Falakeza
Gilbert Wimbe
Noma Dumezweni
Edith Sikelo
Khalani Makunje
Daniel Ngwata
Robert Agengo
Jeremiah Kamkwamba
Felix Lemburgo
John Kamkwamba
Raymond Ofula
Mr. Ofesi
Rophium Banda
Mr. Bamusi
Kelvin Maxwell Ngoma
Charity Malamusi
Edwin Chonde
President Muluzi
Fiskan Makawa
Priest
Beatus Ble Msamange
Clubhouse Boy
Trevor Dominic
Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysBerlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- Country of Origin
- Malawi, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Chichewa; Nyanja, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Participant, BBC Film, BFI, Potboiler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor, William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
Antonio Pinto
Dick Pope
Valerio Bonelli
Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan, Compton Ross, Natascha Wharton, Joe Oppenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Tulé Peak
Production Design
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Gail Egan
Producer
Bia Salgado
Costume Design
Valerio Bonelli
Editor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind includes Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga, Lily Banda, Joseph Marcell.
When was The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was composed by Antonio Pinto.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind based on a book or true story?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Kamkwamba", Book: "Bryan Mealer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).