Whistle Down the Wind (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1961, Whistle Down the Wind is a drama and crime film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 99 minutes. “Today's hottest young star in her newest... and by far her greatest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.
Who’s in it. Whistle Down the Wind stars Hayley Mills as Kathy Bostock, Bernard Lee as Mr. Bostock, Alan Bates as The Man, Arthur Alan Blakey and Norman Bird as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Whistle Down the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whistle Down the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whistle Down the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whistle Down the Wind (1961)?
- In GB, Whistle Down the Wind is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whistle Down the Wind worth watching?
- Whistle Down the Wind holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whistle Down the Wind?
- Whistle Down the Wind stars Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates, Norman Bird and Diane Clare.
- When was Whistle Down the Wind released?
- Whistle Down the Wind was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.