Kensuke's Kingdom (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Kensuke's Kingdom is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Neil Boyle, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy Michael is taken by his family on a round-the-world sailing trip. But when a storm strikes, Michael and his dog Stella are swept overboard and washed up on a remote island. They struggle to survive, but one day Michael wakes to find fresh fish and coconut milk by his cave. He discovers his mysterious benefactor is Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier, creator of a treetop kingdom and protector of the orangutans. Slowly, communicating through drawings rather than words, Michael and Kensuke form a friendship. But something threatens to destroy the fragile world Kensuke has created.
Who’s in it. Kensuke's Kingdom stars Sally Hawkins as Mum, Cillian Murphy as Dad, Raffey Cassidy as Becky and Aaron MacGregor as Michael, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kensuke's Kingdom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kensuke's Kingdom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kensuke's Kingdom (2023)?
- In US, Kensuke's Kingdom is available to stream on Darkroom and Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Kensuke's Kingdom?
- Kensuke's Kingdom stars Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor and Ken Watanabe.