The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
A determined Malawian boy builds a wind turbine to save his village from famine, against all odds.
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
How intense is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch.
What The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind feels like
- Tone
- earnestupliftinggrittyheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind for you?
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind scary?
No. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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