Westwind (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Westwind is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Thalheim, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…
Who’s in it. Westwind stars Friederike Becht as Doreen, Luise Heyer as Isabel, Franz Dinda as Arne and Volker Bruch as Nico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Westwind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Westwind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westwind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Westwind (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Westwind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Westwind worth watching?
- Westwind holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Westwind?
- Westwind stars Friederike Becht, Luise Heyer, Franz Dinda, Volker Bruch and Hannes Wegener.
- When was Westwind released?
- Westwind was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.