Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)?

In US, The Wind That Shakes the Barley is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?

The Wind That Shakes the Barley holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham and Orla Fitzgerald.

When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?

The Wind That Shakes the Barley was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 2006, The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a drama and war film directed by Ken Loach, running about 127 minutes. “War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

Who’s in it. The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Cillian Murphy as Damien O'Donovan, Pádraic Delaney as Teddy, Pádraic Delaney as Teddy and Liam Cunningham as Dan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Wind That Shakes the Barley has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wind That Shakes the Barley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)?: In US, The Wind That Shakes the Barley is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?: The Wind That Shakes the Barley holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?: The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham and Orla Fitzgerald.
When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?: The Wind That Shakes the Barley was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.