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Storm Boy

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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) 04/06/2020
4/5
It was worth the remake. Go to Full Review Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 02/20/2020
The movie is still a serviceable entertainment for wee ones. Go to Full Review Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) 09/27/2019
It's sort of disposable, but kind of sweet. Go to Full Review Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam 11/14/2020
3.0/4.0
An unexpectedly moving tale about the importance of familial ties as well as the need for environmental regulations and preservation. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 10/15/2020
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... Go to Full Review Aine O'Connor Sunday Independent (Ireland) 04/12/2020
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Goyito R. @Goyitor Jul 31 Nice story. Beautiful scenery. Goor kid’s movie too. See more Aileen D @RT17276951 Jun 3 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. See more Tyler W @twflix May 19 The simple charm of this film take are married by heavy-handed melodrama. See more Tobias M @RT80683295 04/02/2024 it's so emotional. Everyone cried. I love it. Masterpiece. Enough said. Go watch this film. See more isla s @RT89656869 09/02/2022 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. See more 12/19/2021 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. See more Read all reviews
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Shawn Seet

Director

Geoffrey Rush

Mike "Storm Boy" Kingley

Jai Courtney

Hideaway Tom

Finn Little

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Trevor Jamieson

Fingerbone Bill

Morgan Davies

Madeline

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Movie Info

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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