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Kensuke's Kingdom

2024·Movie
1h 24min
74
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Family and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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

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About

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.
Animated AdventureSurvival StoryIsland IsolationIntergenerational FriendshipComing-of-AgeEmotional JourneyWWII BackdropFamily Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Kensuke's Kingdom legally?

Kensuke's Kingdom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom, Angel Studios, 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, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kensuke's Kingdom worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Kensuke's Kingdom?

1 h 24 min

Kensuke's Kingdom runs 1 h 24 min.

Is Kensuke's Kingdom based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kensuke's Kingdom?

Critics83
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Kensuke's Kingdom higher (83) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Kensuke's Kingdom a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is Kensuke's Kingdom in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Kensuke's Kingdom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kensuke's Kingdom in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kensuke's Kingdom use?

Going NativeShow, Don't TellDeath by AdaptationLosing a Shoe in the StruggleSilence Is GoldenRobinsonadePet's Homage NameKarma HoudiniCharacter NarratorBittersweet EndingAuthor Avatar

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Kensuke's Kingdom, including Going Native, Show, Don't Tell, Death by Adaptation.