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BIG ADVENTURES · BIG FEELINGS
PG2023·1h 24m·Animation / Adventure

Kensuke's Kingdom.

Two castaways learn to protect the island that shelters them.

Michael and his dog are swept from a family sailboat during a storm and wash up on a remote island. Survival becomes more complicated when Michael discovers Kensuke, a Japanese man who has lived there for decades. Their uneasy relationship grows into friendship as Michael learns about the island's animals and the threats reaching its shores.

Why it’s a little special

Hand-drawn animation gives this survival story a quiet sense of wonder, while its two central characters learn to communicate across language and experience.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

The US PG rating cites violence, thematic content and peril. A child is separated from his family at sea, armed intruders threaten wildlife, and wartime memories include devastating loss. Animal danger and the discussion of war may be intense for sensitive viewers despite the gentle stretches of island life.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry
Starring
Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Raffey Cassidy, Aaron MacGregor, Ken Watanabe
Written by
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Produced by
Camilla Deakin, Ruth Fielding, Stéphan Roelants, Sarah Radclyffe, Barnaby Spurrier, Jean Labadie, Anne-Laure Labadie, Adrian Politowski, Martin Metz
Release date
October 18, 2024
Runtime
84 minutes
Genre
Animation, Adventure, Family
Studio
Lupus Films / Melusine Productions / Le Pacte / Blue Fox Entertainment
Language
English; some Japanese dialogue
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-11-05. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.

A LITTLE PREVIEW

Kensuke's Kingdom · Official trailer