Kensuke’s Kingdom Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 28, 2025

Kensuke’s Kingdom

Release Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Limited

Director: Neil Boyle • Kirk Hendry ‍

Starring: Cillian Murphy • Sally Hawkins • Raffey Cassidy • Aaron MacGregor • Ken Watanabe

N/A Adventure N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Adventure Family Animated Kids

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Who stars in Kensuke’s Kingdom – Cast List

Cillian Murphy
... (voice)

28 Years Later, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
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Sally Hawkins
Bring Her Back, Wonka
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Raffey Cassidy
Tomorrowland, The Brutalist
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Aaron MacGregor
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Ken Watanabe
... (voice)

Kokuho, Inception

Who is making Kensuke’s Kingdom – Crew List

Director: Neil Boyle
Kirk Hendry ‍
Screenwriter: Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Studio: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Kensuke’s Kingdom

Key Facts

Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2024

Completed

Changed Kensuke’s Kingdom movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Kensuke’s Kingdom Trailers and Clips

Kensuke’s Kingdom

Official Trailer

Kensuke’s Kingdom Release Date: When was the film released?

Kensuke’s Kingdom was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 18 , 2024. There were 21 21 other movies released on the same date, including Goodrich, Smile 2 and Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue. As a limited release, Kensuke’s Kingdom was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.