Kensuke's Kingdom (2024)
A young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and adjust to life alone, One day, Michael discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by a mysterious Japanese man who has lived there secretly since World War II, angry that Michael has arrived. However, as dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise, Michael and the old man, Kensuke, join forces to save their secret world.
Cast
- Sally Hawkins - Mum (voice)
- Cillian Murphy - Dad (voice)
- Raffey Cassidy - Becky (voice)
- Aaron MacGregor - Michael (voice)
- Ken Watanabe - Kensuke (voice)
- Alfred Kodai Berglund - Michiya (Kensuke's Son) (voice)
- Ken Ochiai - Nagasaki Announcer (voice)
- Cavin Cornwall - Additional Voices
Screenplay
- Frank Cottrell Boyce (Screenplay)
- Michael Morpurgo (Novel)
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
based on novel or book, world war ii, pacifism, orphan, based on memoir or autobiography, based on children's book, unlikely friendship, japanese soldier, shipwrecked, 1940s, nagasaki
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kensuke's Kingdom about?
- A young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and adjust to life alone, One day, Michael discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by a mysterious Japanese man who has lived there secretly since World War II, angry that Michael has arrived. However, as dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise, Michael and the old man, Kensuke, join forces to save their secret world.
- Who directed Kensuke's Kingdom?
- Kensuke's Kingdom was directed by Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry.
- Who stars in Kensuke's Kingdom?
- Kensuke's Kingdom stars Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor, Ken Watanabe, Alfred Kodai Berglund.
- How long is Kensuke's Kingdom?
- Kensuke's Kingdom has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Kensuke's Kingdom?
- Kensuke's Kingdom is a Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Kensuke's Kingdom?
- Kensuke's Kingdom had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Kensuke's Kingdom gross?
- Kensuke's Kingdom grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Kensuke's Kingdom produced?
- Kensuke's Kingdom was produced in France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Kensuke's Kingdom?
- The themes of Kensuke's Kingdom include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival.