The Boy and the Kite (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1962, The Boy and the Kite is a family and tv movie film directed by Jan Troell, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. It is Arild's birthday, but his father has forgotten this and goes to work as usual. The mother is in the hospital to give birth. In the afternoon father and son visit the mother in the hospital. This was Bo Widerberg's debut film.
Who’s in it. The Boy and the Kite stars Ale Möller as Pojken, Bodil Mathiasson as Flickan, Ulla-Greta Starck as Modern and Rune Turesson as Fadern.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Boy and the Kite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy and the Kite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy and the Kite tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy and the Kite (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy and the Kite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boy and the Kite worth watching?
- The Boy and the Kite holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy and the Kite?
- The Boy and the Kite stars Ale Möller, Bodil Mathiasson, Ulla-Greta Starck and Rune Turesson.
- When was The Boy and the Kite released?
- The Boy and the Kite was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.