The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Name: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2019-01-01
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aïssa Maïga, Lily Banda, Joseph Marcell

2019| 1h 53m| IMDb 7.6

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) is currently streaming in the UK on Netflix. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama History

Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story.

Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor

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Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026

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Maxwell Simba

William Kamkwamba

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Trywell Kamkwamba

Aïssa Maïga

Agnes Kamkwamba

Lily Banda

Annie Kamkwamba

Joseph Marcell

Chief Wembe

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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