Storm Boy

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Storm Boy

PG

Released Apr 5, 2019

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Drama

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Storm Boy can't quite live up to the original, but this retelling of a beloved story retains enough of its classic source material's heart to remain worth a watch.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

It was worth the remake.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 6, 2020

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

The movie is still a serviceable entertainment for wee ones.

Feb 20, 2020

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's sort of disposable, but kind of sweet.

Sep 27, 2019

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Charles Koplinski

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

An unexpectedly moving tale about the importance of familial ties as well as the need for environmental regulations and preservation.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Nov 14, 2020

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

The result is actually less effective as family entertainment, and a bit heavy-handed. But it still has measures of scenic and sentimental appeal that should win over most viewers, particularly those not already invested...

Oct 15, 2020

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Aine O'Connor

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

The story has been updated with an environmental element, it is about 20 minutes too long and there's no real drama, but children who love animal films should especially enjoy it.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 12, 2020

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Aileen D

Lovely photography, acting - even Percival - and story. I don’t understand why the film didn’t earn a higher rating. The casting director should be congratulated because the choices seemed perfect. It was directed with a light touch, so nothing seemed over worked or heavy handed. Seeing the movie made me understand again why I like living on the coast by the blue Pacific, though our brown pelicans aren’t as lovely as those in Australia. A fine film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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Tyler W

The simple charm of this film take are married by heavy-handed melodrama.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Tobias M

it's so emotional everyone like, cried. I love it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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isla s

This is a nice, interesting family friendly drama film set in Australia. I liked the cinematography and the musical score, plus the little boy's acting was very good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

What Was Most Enjoyable, Was It Paid Homage To The Previous Film Whilst Building A New Story Layer. This Could Possibly Not Need To Be Made, But It's A Nice Touch With Some Aboriginal Homage & It's Environmental Twist. It Holds Functional Value, But Not Much Emotional Punch, Like The Original.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Joe T

A remake with Geoffrey Rush? Why on earth? Who are the bob heads making these choices no one needs to see a movie they have seen 35 times again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/17/21

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Shawn Seet
Producer: Michael Boughen, Matthew Street
Screenwriter: Justin Monjo
Distributor: Good Deed Entertainment
Production Co: Good Deed Entertainment, Ambience Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements|Mild Peril|Brief Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.7K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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