When The Wind Blows (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1930, When The Wind Blows is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out. When his parents mistake his noises for a burglar, a local policeman is called, but he seems incompetent to catch either the phony burglar or the real one who has shown up in the meantime
Who’s in it. When The Wind Blows stars Jackie Cooper as Jackie, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins as Farina, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins as Wheezer and Norman Chaney as Chubby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, When The Wind Blows 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 When The Wind Blows page.
If you liked it. Fans of When The Wind Blows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When The Wind Blows (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When The Wind Blows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When The Wind Blows worth watching?
- When The Wind Blows holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When The Wind Blows?
- When The Wind Blows stars Jackie Cooper, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Norman Chaney and Mary Ann Jackson.