Who Has Seen the Wind (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1977, Who Has Seen the Wind is a comedy and drama film directed by Allan King, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The coming-of-age of adolescent Brian O'Connal in small town Depression-era Saskatchewan is told. The son of the local pharmacist Gerald O'Connal, Brian is in many ways a typical boy, who dislikes school if only because of his run-ins with the nervous schoolteacher, Miss MacDonald, and who tries to catch gophers with his friends, Artie and Forbsie. His best friend and protector is slightly older Jonathan Ben, better known as The Young Ben (as his father is referred to as The Ben), who is highly regarded as a problem by those in town who see themselves as the moral authority if only because of The Young Ben's association to The Ben, the town still keeper and drunk. Brian's life takes a turn when his parents have to leave town temporarily, while Brian stays on his Uncle Sean's farm. That stint leads to a series of events which make Brian see life around him through slightly older and wiser eyes.
Who’s in it. Who Has Seen the Wind stars Brian Painchaud as Brian O'Connal, José Ferrer as The Ben, Gordon Pinsent as Gerald O'Connal and Patricia Hamilton as Miss MacDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Who Has Seen the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Has Seen the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Who Has Seen the Wind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Who Has Seen the Wind (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Who Has Seen the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Who Has Seen the Wind worth watching?
- Who Has Seen the Wind holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Who Has Seen the Wind?
- Who Has Seen the Wind stars Brian Painchaud, José Ferrer, Gordon Pinsent, Patricia Hamilton and Helen Shaver.
- When was Who Has Seen the Wind released?
- Who Has Seen the Wind was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.