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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind poster

A CHIWETEL EJIOFOR FILM

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

20191h 53mMovie

DramaHistory

IMDb7.6/ 10 · 54K votes

THE STORY

Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

Heartwarming
Inspiring
Uplifting
Family
True story
Underdog

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, kids, teens and a comfort rewatch. Contains a child in peril.

DirectorChiwetel Ejiofor

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.9 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Maxwell SimbaWilliam Kamkwamba

Chiwetel EjioforTrywell Kamkwamba

Aïssa MaïgaAgnes Kamkwamba

Lily BandaAnnie Kamkwamba

Joseph MarcellChief Wembe

Lemogang TsipaMike Kachigunda

Philbert FalakezaGilbert Wimbe

Noma DumezweniEdith Sikelo

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