The Boy Who Turned Yellow
1972, English. Directed by Michael Powell.
When John meets an alien who feeds on electricity, things start to go wrong
John and his class visit the Tower of London, where he loses his pet mouse. He falls asleep during a lesson on electricity, but with some help, he learns about it, invades the Tower, and saves his pet.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Boy Who Turned Yellow is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 16 September 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger
- Budget
- $45K
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How long is The Boy Who Turned Yellow?
The Boy Who Turned Yellow runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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Which OTT platform is The Boy Who Turned Yellow on?
The Boy Who Turned Yellow is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy Who Turned Yellow?
If you liked The Boy Who Turned Yellow, try Time Toys, F.R.E.D.I., Earth to Echo.
Who directed The Boy Who Turned Yellow?
The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972) was directed by Michael Powell and stars Mark Dightam, Robert Eddison, Helen Weir.