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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

Movie113 minRated TV-PG

IMDb7.6/ 10CTV score7.8/ 10

Where to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in Australia

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription).

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Availability checked 15 November 2026.

About The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

Year
2019
Genres
Drama, Biography, History
Runtime
113 min
Rated
TV-PG
Director
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Top cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maxwell Simba, Felix Lemburo, Robert Agengo

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

  • Maxwell Simbaas William Kamkwamba
  • Chiwetel Ejioforas Trywell Kamkwamba
  • Aïssa Maïgaas Agnes Kamkwamba
  • Lily Bandaas Annie Kamkwamba
  • Joseph Marcellas Chief Wembe
  • Lemogang Tsipaas Mike Kachigunda
  • Philbert Falakezaas Gilbert Wimbe
  • Noma Dumezwenias Edith Sikelo
  • Khalani Makunjeas Daniel Ngwata
  • Robert Agengoas Jeremiah Kamkwamba
  • Felix Lemburgoas John Kamkwamba
  • Raymond Ofulaas Mr. Ofesi
  • Rophium Bandaas Mr. Bamusi
  • Kelvin Maxwell Ngomaas Charity Malamusi
  • Edwin Chondeas President Muluzi
Producer
Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan
Original Music Composer
Antonio Pinto
Director of Photography
Dick Pope

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind trailer

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