Movie

Kensuke's Kingdom

★ 7.2(51)20241h 24m

Kensuke's Kingdom is streaming on Darkroom and Angel Studios in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Kirk Hendry, Neil Boyle
Release date: 2024-02-07
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $2,919,215
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Lupus Films

Kensuke's Kingdom — trailer

About Kensuke's Kingdom

Kensuke's Kingdom is a 2024 movie in the Animation, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Kirk Hendry and Neil Boyle, starring Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy and Raffey Cassidy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kensuke's Kingdom in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookworld war iipacifismorphanbased on memoir or autobiographybased on children's bookunlikely friendshipjapanese soldiershipwrecked1940snagasaki

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kensuke's Kingdom in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Kensuke's Kingdom on Darkroom and Angel Studios. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Kensuke's Kingdom on Netflix?+

Kensuke's Kingdom is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Darkroom and Angel Studios.

How long is Kensuke's Kingdom?+

Kensuke's Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Kensuke's Kingdom?+

Kensuke's Kingdom stars Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor and Ken Watanabe.

When did Kensuke's Kingdom come out?+

Kensuke's Kingdom is a 2024 movie directed by Kirk Hendry and Neil Boyle.

What genre is Kensuke's Kingdom?+

Kensuke's Kingdom is Animation, Adventure, Drama and Family film.

Who directed Kensuke's Kingdom?+

Kensuke's Kingdom was directed by Kirk Hendry and Neil Boyle.