Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Vibe
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Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor
A drama history film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 4%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
7.9/10
2K ratings
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
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The Swimmers
2022
Netflix
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Top 5% in every cohort we track — a consistent classic.
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