The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2019, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a drama, family and history film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Who’s in it. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind stars Maxwell Simba as William Kamkwamba, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Trywell Kamkwamba, Aïssa Maïga as Agnes Kamkwamba and Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)?
- In US, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind worth watching?
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind stars Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga, Lily Banda and Joseph Marcell.
- When was The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind released?
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.