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The Wind and the Lion

1975Movie1 h 59 minPG

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic677.5Rotten Tomatoes63%69%

A thrilling, tense action movie about history and war, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares, laughs or warmth.

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Story

Between the wind and the lion is the woman. For her, half the world may go to war.

At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.

Feels like

  • Historical Adventure
  • Political Intrigue
  • Epic Scale
  • Clash of Cultures
  • High Stakes
  • Charismatic Leads
  • Classic Cinema
  • North African Setting
  • Diplomatic Conflict

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
John Milius
Written by
John Milius
Produced by
Herb Jaffe
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

May 22, 1975 · 1 h 59 min · PG

Released
May 22, 1975
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, German, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

The Kids Are American, Historical Beauty Update, Royal Brat +9

  • The Kids Are American
  • Historical Beauty Update
  • Royal Brat
  • Irony
  • Warrior Poet
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Cheese-Eating Surrender Monkeys
  • Casual Danger Dialogue
  • The Reveal
  • Creator Cameo
  • Hollywood History

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wind and the Lion?"

Questions about The Wind and the Lion

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Where can I stream The Wind and the Lion?

TCM

In the United States, The Wind and the Lion streams on TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Wind and the Lion worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 67).

Is The Wind and the Lion okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Wind and the Lion use?

The Kids Are AmericanHistorical Beauty UpdateRoyal BratIronyWarrior PoetWorthy OpponentGory Discretion ShotCheese-Eating Surrender MonkeysCasual Danger DialogueThe RevealCreator CameoHollywood Historyand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including The Kids Are American, Historical Beauty Update, and Royal Brat.