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Kensuke's Kingdom

A young boy, Michael, shipwrecked on a remote island, must adapt to facing life alone. Over time, he feels another presence, and discovers that this world is home to unimaginable danger and beauty.

A young boy, Michael, shipwrecked on a remote island, must adapt to facing life alone. Over time, he feels another presence, and discovers that this world is home to both unimaginable danger and beauty.

An animated epic adventure based on the much-loved, best-selling children's novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

Release date:

1 hour, 16 minutes

On TV

Sun 3 Aug 2025 15:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Michael Aaron MacGregor
Kensuke Ken Watanabe
Mum Sally Hawkins
Additional voices Cavin Cornwall
Dad Cillian Murphy
Becky Raffey Cassidy
Announcer Ken Ochiai
Michiya Alfred Codai Berglund
Writer Michael Morpurgo
Writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Director Neil Boyle
Director Kirk Hendry

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