
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 68% based on 41 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The total box-office for Storm Boy was $4.2 million. The film was released in the United States & Territories on 5 April 2019 but only earned $71,000. The film also grossed just over $600,000 in Poland and New Zealand when it was released over 17–19 January 2019. By the end of its theatrical run in Australia, it had earned a total of $3.5 million. The film was released in 320 theatres in Australia on 17 January 2019 but it grossed only $874,000 (USD) on its opening weekend. The film opened in theatres in Australia and New Zealand on 17 January 2019, in Poland on 19 January 2019 and in the United States on 5 April 2019. The Hudson Hornet used in the filming was supplied by a local South Australian car collector. Storm Boy, an Ambience Entertainment production, was shot along the Coorong and in Adelaide, South Australia in July–August 2017.

“I feel like this album, you can see that experience come through in this record and I’m really proud of it.” That said, he says over the years he has learned the importance, and the joy, of the studio.įor him, ‘Storm Boy’ is a culmination of that journey. Where Xavier is most at home with his music is performing to people. I’ll have an idea in my head and sort of develop it as I'm running and I’ll sort of run in the rhythm of what it is surfing and just doing stuff, I’m constantly inspired by my family and the things that mean a lot to me in the world.” Usually I’m outdoors, I’m pretty ADD so I’m always wanting to be outside doing stuff. “Spiritually I’ve learnt some things you know, things have shifted as they do all the time.”Īs it always has been for Xavier, inspiration is everywhere especially in the natural world. “I got married two years ago, so I met someone who was a beautiful new part of my life,” beams Xavier. The roots, folk artist’s ninth studio album, ‘Storm Boy’, (released 25 May) is based on his life since his highly acclaimed 2012 offering, ‘Spirit Bird’.


Where Xavier's life differs from most is his ability to express his journey.

Xavier Rudd’s life is like many others – it goes through changes and progresses as he learns life lessons.
