Cast
Maxwell Simba
as William Kamkwamba
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Trywell Kamkwamba
Aïssa Maïga
as Agnes Kamkwamba
Lily Banda
as Annie Kamkwamba
Joseph Marcell
as Chief Wembe
Lemogang Tsipa
as Mike Kachigunda
Philbert Falakeza
as Gilbert Wimbe
Noma Dumezweni
as Edith Sikelo
Khalani Makunje
as Daniel Ngwata
Robert Agengo
as Jeremiah Kamkwamba
Felix Lemburgo
as John Kamkwamba
Raymond Ofula
as Mr. Ofesi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
Chichewa; Nyanja
Rating
7.9 / 10
Production Companies
Participant • BBC Film • BFI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019).
What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 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 directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?▼
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and released in 2019. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?▼
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?▼
The cast of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind includes Maxwell Simba as William Kamkwamba, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Trywell Kamkwamba, Aïssa Maïga as Agnes Kamkwamba, Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba, Joseph Marcell as Chief Wembe and more.
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