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IMDb rating 7.6
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Frederik Faaborg
rated 9

Strong movie! Strong story

2 years ago
Klaus Wunderlich
rated 8

Very nice to follow up. Impactful story.

1 year ago
Critic Renee Schonfeld
rated 10

...presents an unforgettable portrait of village life in Africa, advancing awareness of the universality of family relationships and human struggles.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Benjamin Lee
rated 8

...slowly and effectively builds to a remarkably rousing climax, displaying an act of overwhelming ingenuity that’s hard to deny.

Read full review at The Guardian
Jes Tonsgaard
rated 9

Vildt god fortælling - så den med mine unger 9, 13, 16 og det var en god mulighed for at tale om hvordan det er at leve andre steder i verden.

1 year ago
Janderson Alves Giffoni
rated 10

Drama inspirador e emocionante! Lindo demais!

1 year ago
Petter Ståhl
rated 7

Mysig film. Braa skådespelare++. Visuellt vackra bilder. Emotionell och stark baserad på en sann händelse. Den var fin.

9 months ago
Critic Robin Hakanen Martio
rated 6

Den här filmen har en fantastisk verklighetsförankrad historia...

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Chiwetel Ejiofor
As Trywell Kamkwamba
Aïssa Maïga
As Agnes Kamkwamba
Noma Dumezweni
As Edith Sikelo
Joseph Marcell
As Chief Wembe
Lemogang Tsipa
As Mike Kachigunda
Melvin Alusa
As Justin Mitwa

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Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. With the help of his friends and family, William's invention successfully powers the town's water pump, leading to a bountiful harvest. His achievement earns him a scholarship to attend school and eventually study at Dartmouth College. Against all odds, William's determination and ingenuity transform his community and inspire others to make a difference. Based on a true story, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is an uplifting tale of resourcefulness and the power of education.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was released for streaming on March 1, 2019.