The Wind Will Carry Us (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1999, The Wind Will Carry Us is a drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Irreverent city engineer Behzad comes to a rural village in Iran to keep vigil for a dying relative. In the meanwhile the film follows his efforts to fit in with the local community and how he changes his own attitudes as a result.
Who’s in it. The Wind Will Carry Us stars Behzad Dorani as Behzad, Noghre Asadi, Roushan Karam Elmi and Bahman Ghobadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Wind Will Carry Us has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 The Wind Will Carry Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind Will Carry Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind Will Carry Us (1999)?
- In US, The Wind Will Carry Us is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 The Wind Will Carry Us worth watching?
- The Wind Will Carry Us holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wind Will Carry Us?
- The Wind Will Carry Us stars Behzad Dorani, Noghre Asadi, Roushan Karam Elmi, Bahman Ghobadi and Shahpour Ghobadi.
- When was The Wind Will Carry Us released?
- The Wind Will Carry Us was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.