Wind (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, Wind is an action and drama film directed by Carroll Ballard, running about 126 minutes. “The only thing better than winning the America's Cup is losing it... and winning it back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.
Who’s in it. Wind stars Matthew Modine as Will Parker, Jennifer Grey as Kate Bass, Cliff Robertson as Morgan Weld and Jack Thompson as Jack Neville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wind (1992)?
- In US, Wind is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wind worth watching?
- Wind holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wind?
- Wind stars Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertson, Jack Thompson and Stellan Skarsgård.
- When was Wind released?
- Wind was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.