The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
2019, English. Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chiwetel EjioforDirector
- Maxwell SimbaWilliam Kamkwamba
- Chiwetel EjioforTrywell Kamkwamba
- Aïssa MaïgaAgnes Kamkwamba
- Lily BandaAnnie Kamkwamba
- Joseph MarcellChief Wembe
- Lemogang TsipaMike Kachigunda
- Philbert FalakezaGilbert Wimbe
- Noma DumezweniEdith Sikelo
- Khalani MakunjeDaniel Ngwata
- Robert AgengoJeremiah Kamkwamba
- Felix LemburgoJohn Kamkwamba
- Raymond OfulaMr. Ofesi
Details
- Released
- 14 February 2019
- Country
- Malawi, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
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What The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is based on
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is based on a true story.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: quick answers
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,942 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind yet.
Which OTT platform is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
If you liked The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, try A United Kingdom, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Shirley.
Who directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) was directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and stars Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga.
What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind based on?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is based on a true story.