The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Netflix | Release Date: March 1, 2019
7.6
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Generally favorable reviews based on 48 Ratings
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Captain33Apr 26, 2019
This was a very good and interesting film. It mainly showed about a boy who used wind to make water which in my opinion is very cool and interesting, therefore makes a very compelling film.
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RalfbergsJul 7, 2019
Really good movie and shows the reality of many poorer countries and how much they are dependent on agriculture sector. Emotional movie but with a good premise and actually based on real facts. Makes you think about what happenning in theReally good movie and shows the reality of many poorer countries and how much they are dependent on agriculture sector. Emotional movie but with a good premise and actually based on real facts. Makes you think about what happenning in the world and how we need to give more attention to others not only think about ourselves or our own countries… Expand
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alejandro970Jun 3, 2022
La historia del triunfo sobre contra los pronósticos tiene su magia propia a pesar de ser de fórmula. Los esfuerzos de adaptar el libro en película son notables y mantienen el interés del espectador.
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RaduAMar 5, 2019
75/100 This movie is good. The story is very interesting, based on a real-life story. The acting is decent (Maxwell Simba is very good in this movie). It's kind of slow but it did not bother me much. Oh, yeah... I almost forgot... it's a75/100 This movie is good. The story is very interesting, based on a real-life story. The acting is decent (Maxwell Simba is very good in this movie). It's kind of slow but it did not bother me much. Oh, yeah... I almost forgot... it's a good inspirational movie.… Expand
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SmileSongMar 21, 2019
Poignant, harrowing, and beautifully directed, "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" will have you rooting for the characters from beginning to end. JUst make sure you have your subtitles on.
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nosacrificeMar 9, 2019
I loved this movie. It is well directed, generally good acting and fairly historically accurate. It's not a perfect film but you will leave the theater with a smile on your face. I wish more of these type's of movies were made instead of theI loved this movie. It is well directed, generally good acting and fairly historically accurate. It's not a perfect film but you will leave the theater with a smile on your face. I wish more of these type's of movies were made instead of the tired, tent pole blockbusters the studios keep pushing down our throats.… Expand
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MasadaOct 22, 2019
Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut and it's a strong start. Stuck in the fields, young William needs to find the courage to battle all the elements against him. Heavy rains followed by a dry season in a country which government does notChiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut and it's a strong start. Stuck in the fields, young William needs to find the courage to battle all the elements against him. Heavy rains followed by a dry season in a country which government does not provide enough for the lower classes of people, forcing him to work the fields so his family has enough to eat.

Being a bright young man and good with technology, he soon knows that he can find a solution for the drought and help his family. The battle between William's duties and ideas is well translated. Ejiofor is a strong player as his father, yet due to this performance it is him that kind of steals the screen.

It's not that the rest of the acting is bad, it's that one person stands above the rest, but it is unintentional. The photography is absolutely gorgeous and brands your eyes with the harsh thruth these people have to live with. Their goals are primal and the mistrust in technology to save them is warranted because having to build it takes away from the work needed to put in the field. The fact that they almost have to resort to praying for rain to survive is heartbraking enough.

In the end, it is a story about persevering in what you're good at and following an idea that can actually help and improve people's situations in a decor that we're not used to seeing in any other Hollywood movie. Props to Netflix and Ejiofor for picking up this story and putting it on the screen.… Expand
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Star20Apr 26, 2019
This was a really good movie. It showed a really great view point of the African American culture.
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tarekaliMar 28, 2021
It’s been a long time since I saw a movie that testified to the human spirit. This piece of amazing cinema, directed by the multi-talented Chiwetel Ejiofor, is full of searing heart wrenching performances. You see a father desperate to saveIt’s been a long time since I saw a movie that testified to the human spirit. This piece of amazing cinema, directed by the multi-talented Chiwetel Ejiofor, is full of searing heart wrenching performances. You see a father desperate to save his family, despite his inherent lack of imagination and skills. You see a mother trying to keep a brave face after a lifetime of disappointment. You see a sister struggling between her own dreams and her duty to family. And of course our real-life real-world hero, you see a young boy daring to dream big beyond his own limits and the chains of his existence. What an inspiring story of applying science and technology to improve one’s miserable existence. The solution explored in the film seems like the simplest thing, but the courage to implement it is the real story here. So many people have their destiny in their hands, and instead of being merciless under the foot of corrupt governments, they can seize their future. A must see movie based on an inspiring true story. One of my favorites this year.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 2021
This is a film with multiple emotions present - sadness, hope and frustration being the main ones. Its nice to see a film about a young individual able to make a positive impact on their community. I was particularly interested given itsThis is a film with multiple emotions present - sadness, hope and frustration being the main ones. Its nice to see a film about a young individual able to make a positive impact on their community. I was particularly interested given its based on a true story. Hope can be a powerful emotion and I felt this film had just the right feel to it, to not be a corny Hollywood film that would seem too exaggerated or melodramatic - its more understated and I liked that, as it definitely felt more, what I imagine to be, realistic. The performances were all quite good and it certainly offers (pardon the pun) food for thought, given the plot. This certainly isn't to say that everything goes well - we're shown the many issues the family have to fight through, to live with and I found myself feeling worried/concerned for the family in question.… Expand
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