Kensuke's Kingdom

Name: Kensuke's Kingdom
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: 2024-02-07
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor, Ken Watanabe

2024, English. Directed by Kirk Hendry & Neil Boyle.

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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Runtime: 1h 24m
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Language: English
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Kensuke's Kingdom is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom, and Angel Studios in India.

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Released: 7 February 2024
Country: France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Written by: Frank Cottrell Boyce
Budget: $11M
Box office: $2.9M

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What Kensuke's Kingdom is based on

Kensuke's Kingdom is based on Kensuke's Kingdom, a 2019 novel by Michael Morpurgo.

Novel · 2019
Kensuke's Kingdom
By Michael Morpurgo
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Is Kensuke's Kingdom worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Kensuke's Kingdom?

Kensuke's Kingdom runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).

Does Kensuke's Kingdom have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Kensuke's Kingdom on?

Kensuke's Kingdom is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom, and Angel Studios in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

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Who directed Kensuke's Kingdom?

Kensuke's Kingdom (2024) was directed by Kirk Hendry and Neil Boyle and stars Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy.

What is Kensuke's Kingdom based on?

Kensuke's Kingdom is based on Kensuke's Kingdom, a 2019 novel by Michael Morpurgo.