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| Screenplay by | Frank Cottrell-Boyce |
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| Edited by | Richard Overall |
| Music by | Stuart Hancock |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Kensuke's Kingdom is a 2023 animated film based on the book of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. The film debuted at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 11 June 2023.[1]
Premise
A boy swept overboard during a storm on a worldwide sailing trip with his family washes ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. While there, he realises someone is nearby, aiding him with his survival.
Cast
- Sally Hawkins as Mum
- Cillian Murphy as Dad
- Ken Watanabe as Kensuke
- Raffey Cassidy as Becky
- Aaron MacGregor as Michael
Production
It was announced in February 2019 that an animated film adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Book was in development, with Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe and Raffey Cassidy set as part of the voice cast.[2]
In September 2020, the film entered production after securing new financing.[3]
References
- ^ "'Kensuke's Kingdom' Draws an Impressive Voice Cast, Including Cillian Murphy". Collider. 9 June 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (7 February 2019). "'Kensuke's Kingdom': Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe & Raffey Cassidy Join Michael Morpurgo Animation". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ begins production with new finance, animation partners (exclusive)
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- 2023 films
- 2023 animated films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s British films
- 2020s British animated films
- British Film Institute films
- Films about castaways
- Films based on works by Michael Morpurgo
- Films set in Oceania
- Films set on uninhabited islands
- Films with screenplays by Frank Cottrell-Boyce
- Animated films based on children's books
- Animated films set on islands