Kenya Boy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1984, Kenya Boy is an adventure and animation film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 109 minutes. “Boy gets lost in the African wild.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This cartoon, based on a popular manga (Japanese-style comic), centers on an 11-year-old boy who goes to Africa with his father in 1941. Because he is Japanese, the father is detained by the British. The boy joins up with a beautiful native girl, and the adventure begins, a sort of Young Indy Jones meets Tarzan. Written by Rob Richardson
Who’s in it. Kenya Boy stars Tomoyo Harada as Kate (voice), Eiko Masuyama as Yoko Murakami (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Von Goerrhin (voice) and Kyouji Nanami as Prof. Schutein (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Kenya Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kenya Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kenya Boy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kenya Boy (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kenya Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kenya Boy worth watching?
- Kenya Boy holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kenya Boy?
- Kenya Boy stars Tomoyo Harada, Eiko Masuyama, Ichiro Nagai, Kyouji Nanami and Masao Ohtsuka.
- When was Kenya Boy released?
- Kenya Boy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.