Storm Boy

2019, Kids & family/Drama, 1h 39m

41 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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Storm Boy can't quite live up to the original, but this retelling of a beloved story retains enough of its classic source material's heart to remain worth a watch. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Storm Boy lives a lonely life with his reclusive father on a desolate coastline, but when he forms a close bond with a pelican, Mr. Percival, his life takes a new and unexpected turn.

Rating:

PG (Some Thematic Elements|Mild Peril|Brief Language)
Genre:

Kids & family, Drama
Original Language:

English (Australia)
Director:

Shawn Seet
Producer:

Michael Boughen, Matthew Street
Writer:

Justin Monjo
Release Date (Theaters):

Apr 5, 2019 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Jul 2, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA):

$67.7K
Runtime:

1h 39m
Distributor:

Good Deed Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Geoffrey Rush
Mike "Storm Boy" Kingley

Jai Courtney
Hideaway Tom

Finn Little
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Trevor Jamieson
Fingerbone Bill

Morgan Davies
Madeline

Erik Thomson
Malcolm Downer

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