Kensuke's Kingdom
Synopsis
A young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and adjust to life alone, One day, Michael discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by a mysterious Japanese man who has lived there secretly since World War II, angry that Michael has arrived. However, as dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise, Michael and the old man, Kensuke, join forces to save their secret world.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Children's International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 7, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$8.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Original Score
- Stuart Hancock
- Original Title
- Kensuke's Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- Lupus Films, Jigsaw Films, Spirit Base, BFI, Brennus Productions, Film Fund Luxembourg, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Melusine Productions, Align, Bumpybox, Le Pacte, Bankside Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Michael Morpurgo
Stuart Hancock
Richard Overall
Adrian Politowski, Nadia Khamlichi, Sarah Radclyffe, Camilla Deakin, Ruth Fielding
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Overall
Editor
Adrian Politowski
Producer
Stuart Hancock
Original Music Composer
Neil Boyle
Director
Kirk Hendry
Director
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Screenplay
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Camilla Deakin
Producer
Ruth Fielding
Producer
Barnaby Spurrier
Producer
Stéphan Roelants
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensuke's Kingdom
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What is Kensuke's Kingdom about?
A young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and adjust to life alone, One day, Michael discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by a mysterious Japanese man who has lived there secretly since World War II, angry that Michael has arrived. However, as dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise, Michael and the old man, Kensuke, join forces to save their secret world.
Who directed Kensuke's Kingdom?
Kensuke's Kingdom was directed by Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry.
Who stars in Kensuke's Kingdom?
The principal cast of Kensuke's Kingdom includes Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor, Ken Watanabe.
When was Kensuke's Kingdom released and how long is it?
Kensuke's Kingdom was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kensuke's Kingdom?
Kensuke's Kingdom had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Kensuke's Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kensuke's Kingdom was composed by Stuart Hancock.
Is Kensuke's Kingdom based on a book or true story?
Kensuke's Kingdom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Morpurgo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kensuke's Kingdom?
Kensuke's Kingdom holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).