The Windmill (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2014, The Windmill is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Etienne Fourie, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The Windmill is a quirky and endearing love story about 20 year old Hendri, who arrives on the doorstep of a retirement village to live with his grandfather. Shortly after arriving, Hendri is taken under the wing of an elderly neighbour who forces him to take regular baths at her house. One night, Hendri follows three figures into the forest and finds a peculiar sight - elderly folks diving into a dam, a windmill rising from its moonlit centre. A beautiful young girl appears from amongst the trees in the darkness and introduces herself as Margot. Hendri is immediately smitten with this mysterious girl, and Margot is equally taken with Hendri.As Hendri's and Margot's summer romance blossoms, it soon becomes clear that all is not what it seems in this unusual village.
Who’s in it. The Windmill stars Armand Greyling as Hendri, Leandie du Randt as Margot, Marga van Rooy as Tannie and Ian Roberts as Doctor Rossouw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Windmill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Windmill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Windmill tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Windmill (2014)?
- In US, The Windmill is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Windmill worth watching?
- The Windmill holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Windmill?
- The Windmill stars Armand Greyling, Leandie du Randt, Marga van Rooy, Ian Roberts and Marko van der Colff.
- When was The Windmill released?
- The Windmill was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.