The Wind (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1928, The Wind is a drama, romance and western film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. When Letty Mason relocates to West Texas, she finds herself unsettled by the ever-present wind and sand. Arriving at her new home at the ranch of her cousin, Beverly, she receives a surprisingly cold welcome from his wife, Cora. Soon tensions in the family and unwanted attention from a trio of suitors, including neighbor Lige Hightower, leave Letty increasingly disturbed, resulting in tragedy.
Who’s in it. The Wind stars Lillian Gish as Letty, Lars Hanson as Lige, Montagu Love as Roddy and Dorothy Cumming as Cora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind (1928)?
- In US, The Wind is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wind worth watching?
- The Wind holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wind?
- The Wind stars Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Montagu Love, Dorothy Cumming and Edward Earle.
- When was The Wind released?
- The Wind was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.