Movie

When the Wind Blows

“...it's no fairy tale.”

★ 7.4(334)19861h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Jimmy T. Murakami
Release date: 1986-10-24
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $5,274
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Penguin Books

When the Wind Blows — trailer

About When the Wind Blows

When the Wind Blows is a 1986 movie in the Animation, War and Drama genres, directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, starring John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft and Robin Houston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 334 viewers. Below you can see where to watch When the Wind Blows in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Mills

Jim Bloggs (voice)

Peggy Ashcroft

Hilda Bloggs (voice)

Robin Houston

Radio Announcer (voice)

James Russell

Russian submariner (voice)

David Dundas

Additional Voices (voice)

Matt Irving

Additional Voices (voice)

Bernard Montgomery

Self (archive footage)

Harry S. Truman

Self (archive footage)

Joseph Stalin

Self (archive footage)

Winston Churchill

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipcountrysidenuclear warenglandworld war iibased on comicbased on graphic novelnuclear falloutadult animationisolated houseradiation sicknessbomb shelterdepressing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch When the Wind Blows in Mexico?+

When the Wind Blows is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is When the Wind Blows on Netflix?+

When the Wind Blows is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is When the Wind Blows?+

When the Wind Blows has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in When the Wind Blows?+

When the Wind Blows stars John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston, James Russell and David Dundas.

When did When the Wind Blows come out?+

When the Wind Blows is a 1986 movie directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.

What genre is When the Wind Blows?+

When the Wind Blows is Animation, War and Drama film.

Who directed When the Wind Blows?+

When the Wind Blows was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.