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When the Wind Blows

1986·Movie
1h 24min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes88%88%
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes88%88%

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When the Wind Blows fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare5
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Society, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

...it's no fairy tale.

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.
Post-Nuclear DevastationTragic IronyElderly CoupleBleak SatireBritish AnimationPsychological HorrorAnti-WarCold War AnxietySocietal Critique

Crew

Directed by:
Jimmy T. Murakami, Gary McCarver
Written by:
Raymond Briggs, Raymond Briggs
Produced by:
John Coates, Iain Harvey
Composed by:
David Bowie, Roger Waters, Ted Swanscott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about When the Wind Blows

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Where can I stream When the Wind Blows legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeNight Flight+DarkroomAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsEternal FamilyFawesome

When the Wind Blows is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When the Wind Blows worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When the Wind Blows rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themesViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and violence.

How long is When the Wind Blows?

1 h 24 min

When the Wind Blows runs 1 h 24 min.

Is When the Wind Blows based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on When the Wind Blows?

Critics88
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see When the Wind Blows much the same way.

What language is When the Wind Blows in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch When the Wind Blows?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When the Wind Blows in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When the Wind Blows use?

Stiff Upper LipDoomed ProtagonistAM/FM CharacterizationMood WhiplashUndying LoyaltyDespair Event HorizonSerendipitous SurvivalSkewed PrioritiesAll for NothingDeranged AnimationMedium BlendingTruth in Televisionand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 storytelling tropes for When the Wind Blows, including Stiff Upper Lip, Doomed Protagonist, AM/FM Characterization.