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Storm Boy

2019·Movie
1h 39min·PG

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Let your heart soar

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.
Australian Coastal SettingFather-Son RelationshipWildlife ConservationComing-of-Age StoryEmotional BondingPelican FriendshipNature and NurtureVisually Appealing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Storm Boy

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Where can I stream Storm Boy legally?

Storm Boy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Storm Boy worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Storm Boy rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Storm Boy?

1 h 39 min

Storm Boy runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Storm Boy based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Storm Boy?

Critics68
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Storm Boy much the same way.

What language is Storm Boy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Storm Boy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Storm Boy in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.