Against The Wind (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1990, Against The Wind is a notable film directed by Paco Periñán, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local shop girl, becomes romance, Ana shows up wanting to rekindle their affair. He resists at first, but she stays, asserting that Juan is the only man she can ever love. Juan distances himself from Rosario. The mine has problems: high cancer rates in the area caused by poorly stored radioactive waste. A foreign safety engineer, Petersen, tries to connect with Ana, is rebuffed, but lets her stay in his sea-front bungalow. Juan seeks her out to demand she leave, only to argue with Petersen. Death, desire, and longing play out.
Who’s in it. Against The Wind stars Antonio Banderas as Juan, Bruce McGuire as Petersen, Rafael Díaz as Colorao and Germán Cobos as Antonio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Against The Wind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Against The Wind page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against The Wind (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Against The Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Against The Wind worth watching?
- Against The Wind holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against The Wind?
- Against The Wind stars Antonio Banderas, Bruce McGuire, Rafael Díaz, Germán Cobos and Pilar Bardem.
- When was Against The Wind released?
- Against The Wind was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.