Storm Boy (2019)

When Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he's forced to remember his childhood and how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival.

Director:

Shawn Seet

Writers:

Justin Monjo (screenplay by), Colin Thiele (novel)

Stars:

Finn Little, Jai Courtney, Geoffrey Rush

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Finn Little	...	Storm Boy
Jai Courtney	...	Hideaway Tom
Geoffrey Rush	...	Michael Kingley
Erik Thomson	...	Malcolm Downer
Bradley Trent Williams	...	Jasper Davies (as Brad Williams)
Natasha Wanganeen	...	Susan Franklin
Nick Launchbury	...	Reporter #1
Emma Bargery	...	Reporter #2
Trevor Jamieson	...	Fingerbone Bill
Morgan Davies	...	Madeline Downer (as Morgana Davies)
Michelle Nightingale	...	Mrs. Marks
Miraede Bhatia-Williams	...	Mildew
Luca Asta Sardelis	...	School Girl #1 (as Luca Sardelis)
Georgina Giessauf	...	School Girl #2
Paul Blackwell	...	Cal Evans

Storyline

A beautiful and contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele's classic Australian tale. 'Storm Boy' has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives. Based on the beloved book, Storm Boy is a timeless story of an unusual and unconditional friendship.

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Plot Keywords:

pelican | childhood | south australia | storm boy | storm | 

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Taglines:

A beautiful and contemporary re-telling of Colin Thiele's classic Australian tale.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements, mild peril and brief language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Producers Matthew Street and Michael Boughen both had seen the 1976 film adaptation of 'Storm Boy' and strongly recalled the emotional connection they had with it. "I was probably the age of 'Storm Boy' at the time, maybe a little younger," said Street, "and the film was dealing with life issues that were relatable to me, as a kid, but to adults as well."

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Quotes

Michael Kingley: I once believed in things. Things that were special to me.

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Connections

References Storm Boy: The Game (2018)

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Soundtracks

Vive y Baila
Written by Max Pizzolante featuring Beto Perez
(c) Pizzo Music Publishing

User Reviews

A terrific adaptation

I believe some of the criticism of this remake is harsh. It is easy to think of the original which was a much loved film and say that this is not up to the same standard. The filmmakers seem to have deliberately chosen not to replicate the first and should be congratulated for not doing so. It is lovingly filmed and is nicely edited between flashbacks of the old and young Michael. Performances are solid without being outstanding. There are nice moral messages without going over the top. Take the obligatory tissues for films with animals. These parts are nicely filmed and not over the top. Please don't choose not to see the film because of Geoffrey Rush's appearance. Think of it as a great actor playing a terrific part. I think that if people go in with an open mind, not think about the original and see this on its own merit, I think most will come away saying, 'this is a nice film'.

Details

Official Sites:

Kojo Official Site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English Aboriginal

Release Date:

5 April 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Storm Boy

Filming Locations:

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$46,676, 7 April 2019

Gross USA:

$71,760

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,324,268

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ambience Entertainment, Best FX Adelaide

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1