Wind Breaker (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2025, Wind Breaker is an adventure film directed by Kentaro Hagiwara, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Sakura, a young delinquent used to being shunned because of his half-white hair, arrives at Furin High School with the aim to become the top brawler. The school is ruled by the Bofurin, or "Wind Breakers", an honorable street gang who keeps the local shopping street safe and is loved by the locals. For the first time in his life, Sakura is accepted by someone and finds himself fighting for the sake of others, instead of believing that relying on others is a weakness. A compressed adaptation of the first four volumes of the manga (or the first ten episodes of the TV anime).
Who’s in it. Wind Breaker stars Koshi Mizukami as Haruka Sakura, Coki Yamashita as Tomiyama Choji, Motoki Nakazawa as Toma Hiragi and Ryosuke Sota as Kota Sako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wind Breaker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wind Breaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wind Breaker tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wind Breaker (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wind Breaker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wind Breaker worth watching?
- Wind Breaker holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wind Breaker?
- Wind Breaker stars Koshi Mizukami, Coki Yamashita, Motoki Nakazawa, Ryosuke Sota and Taisei Kido.
- When was Wind Breaker released?
- Wind Breaker was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.