The Wind and the Lion (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, The Wind and the Lion is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by John Milius, running about 119 minutes. “Between the wind and the lion is the woman. For her, half the world may go to war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
Who’s in it. The Wind and the Lion stars Sean Connery as Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli, Candice Bergen as Eden Pedecaris, Brian Keith as Theodore Roosevelt and John Huston as John Hay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Wind and the Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 and the Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind and the Lion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind and the Lion (1975)?
- In US, The Wind and the Lion is available to 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 and the Lion worth watching?
- The Wind and the Lion holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wind and the Lion?
- The Wind and the Lion stars Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston and Geoffrey Lewis.
- When was The Wind and the Lion released?
- The Wind and the Lion was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.