Rowing with the Wind (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Rowing with the Wind is a thriller, drama, horror and romance film directed by Gonzalo Suárez, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1816, Percy Shelley, his mistress Mary, and her stepsister Claire visit Lord Byron at Lake Geneva. Byron challenges each to write a horror story, and Mary begins her novel, Frankenstein. She imagines the monster becoming real, and for the next six years, as tragedy befalls those around her, she believes the personification of her imagination is the cause. Against this backdrop, Claire has Byron's baby then is estranged from him and barred from her daughter. Byron and Percy continue their friendship, the one self-centered and decadent, the other wildly idealistic. The Shelleys take up residence near Pisa.
Who’s in it. Rowing with the Wind stars Hugh Grant as Lord Byron, Lizzy McInnerny as Mary Shelley, Valentine Pelka as Percy Bysshe Shelley and Elizabeth Hurley as Claire Clairmont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Rowing with the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rowing with the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rowing with the Wind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rowing with the Wind (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rowing with the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rowing with the Wind worth watching?
- Rowing with the Wind holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rowing with the Wind?
- Rowing with the Wind stars Hugh Grant, Lizzy McInnerny, Valentine Pelka, Elizabeth Hurley and José Luis Gómez.
- When was Rowing with the Wind released?
- Rowing with the Wind was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.