Where to Watch Kensuke's Kingdom (2024) (Legally)

Where to watch “Kensuke's Kingdom” (2024) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2024), without spoilers.

Expect a Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family blend, with a runtime close to 84 minutes.

Cast highlights include Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor.

Age rating/certification can vary by country; check your local provider listing.

Topics & keywords

based on novel or book, world war ii, pacifism, orphan, based on memoir or autobiography, based on children's book, unlikely friendship, japanese soldier, shipwrecked, 1940s, nagasaki

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

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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