O Menino que Descobriu o Vento
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind · Chiwetel Ejiofor
O Menino que Descobriu o Vento is a drama e história movie released in 2019, directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, starring Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor e Aïssa Maïga. It runs 1h 53min and is rated 12+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Netflix e Netflix Standard with Ads.
Official synopsis
Inspirado por um livro de ciências, um garoto constrói uma turbina eólica para salvar seu vilarejo da fome. Baseado em uma história real.
Available to stream
- Digital 03/01/2019
- Streaming · Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads available
Where to watch O Menino que Descobriu o Vento
Availability in Brazil · updated 27/09/2026
Cast of O Menino que Descobriu o Vento
30 actors
Maxwell Simba
as William Kamkwamba
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Trywell Kamkwamba
Aïssa Maïga
as Agnes Kamkwamba
Lily Banda
as Annie Kamkwamba
Joseph Marcell
as Chief Wembe
Lemogang Tsipa
as Mike Kachigunda
Philbert Falakeza
as Gilbert Wimbe
Noma Dumezweni
as Edith Sikelo
See full cast (30)
- Director
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Cinematography
- Dick Pope
- Editing
- Valerio Bonelli
- Music
- Antonio Pinto
- Production
- Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan
- Screenplay
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
Where you've seen the cast of O Menino que Descobriu o Vento
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Trywell Kamkwamba is also in Doutor Estranho (2016), Perdido em Marte (2015) and 2012 (2009)
- Aïssa Maïga as Agnes Kamkwamba is also in Bem-Vindo a Marly-Gomont (2016) and Ele tem mesmo seus Olhos (2017)
- Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba is also in A Caça (2024)
Frequently asked questions about O Menino que Descobriu o Vento
Where to watch O Menino que Descobriu o Vento?
In Brazil, O Menino que Descobriu o Vento is available on Netflix e Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is O Menino que Descobriu o Vento on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Netflix e Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is O Menino que Descobriu o Vento on Netflix?
Yes. O Menino que Descobriu o Vento is available on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is O Menino que Descobriu o Vento?
O Menino que Descobriu o Vento runs 1h 53min (113 minutes).
What is the age rating of O Menino que Descobriu o Vento?
In Brazil, it is rated 12+.
What year did O Menino que Descobriu o Vento come out?
O Menino que Descobriu o Vento came out in 2019.
O Menino que Descobriu o Vento details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Malavi (Malawi), Reino Unido, Estados Unidos
- Production companies
- Participant, BBC Film, BFI
Themes
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