Storm Boy (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1977, Storm Boy is a drama and family film directed by Henri Safran, running about 88 minutes. “Wild things should be free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike is a lonely Australian boy living in a coastal wilderness with his reclusive father. In search of friendship he encounters an Aboriginal native loner and the two form a bond in the care of orphaned pelicans.
Who’s in it. Storm Boy stars Greg Rowe as Mike 'Storm Boy' Kingley, Peter Cummins as Tom 'Hide-Away Tom' Kingley, David Gulpilil as Fingerbone and Judy Dick as Miss Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Storm Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Storm Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Storm Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Storm Boy (1977)?
- In US, Storm Boy is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Storm Boy worth watching?
- Storm Boy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Storm Boy?
- Storm Boy stars Greg Rowe, Peter Cummins, David Gulpilil, Judy Dick and Tony Allison.
- When was Storm Boy released?
- Storm Boy was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.