The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,829 ratings
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2019-02-14
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a true-story drama about a boy inventing a windmill to save his family from famine.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
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- Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind FAQ
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind good?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,829 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
In the US you can stream The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on Netflix.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a true-story drama about a boy inventing a windmill to save his family from famine.
What movies are like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
If you liked The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, try The Hill, Erin Brockovich, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages and Rise.