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Storm Boy

2019Movie1 h 39 minPG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic677.1Rotten Tomatoes68%74%

A heartwarming, hopeful drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Australian Coastal Setting
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Emotional Bonding
  • Pelican Friendship
  • Nature and Nurture
  • Visually Appealing

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Shawn Seet
Written by
Colin Thiele, Justin Monjo
Produced by
Matthew Street, Michael Boughen
Music by
Alan John

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Facts

January 17, 2019 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
January 17, 2019
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Storm Boy?"

Questions about Storm Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Storm Boy?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Storm Boy streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Storm Boy worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Storm Boy okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Storm Boy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Storm Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.