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Kensuke's Kingdom

Play trailer 1:52 Poster for Kensuke's Kingdom PG Released Oct 18 1h 25m Kids & Family Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.

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Remaining loyal to its source material, Kensuke's Kingdom is a quietly engaging story with meticulous 2D animation that's more profound than average offerings

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Kambole Campbell Time Out Maudlin when it goes directly for the heartstrings, but it’s a pleasant enough coming-of-age fable. It’s hard not to wish for the film to lean a little more on its assured visual craft, especially as its story feels a little by the numbers. Rated: 3/5 Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Yasmin Omar Empire Magazine Though low-stakes for an adventure film, this is nonetheless an engaging, found-family eco-fable that imparts an important conservationist message with considerable, at times impressionistic, style. Rated: 3/5 Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Joel Oiku Little White Lies Remaining loyal to the source material, Boyle’s Kensuke’s Kingdom greets fans of the novel with a safe cinematic counterpart... remaining within the boundaries of the original narrative, arriving at set expectations and nothing more. Rated: 3/5 Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Joel Copling Spectrum Culture Kensuke’s Kingdom is an adventure story in the classical tradition, defined by patience and attentiveness to its characters. Oct 24, 2024 Full Review Chris Sawin Bounding Into Comics The character animation seems purposely flat so that the elaborate backgrounds pop with rich detail and eye-catching color. The film is so visually complex that it’s kind of heartbreaking that its writing is so simple. Rated: 3/5 Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue Visually striking and emotionally affecting, this animated adventure offers a delightful coming-of-age fable about conservation, courage, and self-discovery that resonates beyond the formulaic narrative trappings. Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jesus Gonzalez this movie was incredible, the animation is like an art canvas so beautiful Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Jason B Fabulous film for the whole family. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Terry W I found this film to be much more engaging, with an intimate and genuinely emotional feel that made it stand out. We really enjoyed the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Craig C This is a beautifully animated film and a lovely story. It is perfect for all ages and is complimented with a wonderful touching and playful musical score. I’d be surprised if it’s not at least in the conversation for Academy Awards. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Spencer P Emotionally affecting and beautifully animated! This is a must watch for families this year! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Ryan O I wrote out a very thoughtful review and unfortunately there was an error with uploading the review, so unfortunately only the abridged version will make it onto the Internet. In short, don’t miss out on this one, and try to go in knowing as little as possible (I didn’t even know the title until the movie started). This movie will likely not get the level of appreciation it deserves, but everyone of all ages will have something to get out of this movie (yes, even very little ones). Plenty of artistic brilliance and moving storytelling on display here. Families need look no further, and general audiences should find the experience refreshing from what they typically see (even amongst the medium of animation). Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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.
Director
Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry
Producer
Ruth Fielding, Camilla Deakin, Stéphan Roelants, Sarah Radclyffe, Barnaby Spurrier, Jean Labadie, Anne Labadie, Adrian Politowski, Martin Metz
Screenwriter
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Distributor
Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co
Bankside Films, Align, British Film Institute
Rating
PG (Violence|Thematic Content|Peril)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 18, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 25m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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