The Wind (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, The Wind is a thriller and horror film directed by Nico Mastorakis, running about 92 minutes. “Sian Anderson is writing a book about murder. Its first chapter is going be her last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mystery writer Sian Anderson leaves her boyfriend John for three weeks of intense writing in the isolated Greek town of Monemvassia. Upon her arrival in the ancient, deserted, walled-in fortress, she is met by Elias Appleby, the round eccentric landlord who guides her through mysterious underground passageways to the house where she will work. He warns her to stay inside at night because of the killer winds that arrive after dark.
Who’s in it. The Wind stars Meg Foster as Sian Anderson, Wings Hauser as Phil, David McCallum as John and Robert Morley as Elias Appleby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Wind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and ARROW 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind (1986)?
- In US, The Wind is available to stream on IndieFlix and ARROW, 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 worth watching?
- The Wind holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wind?
- The Wind stars Meg Foster, Wings Hauser, David McCallum, Robert Morley and Steve Railsback.
- When was The Wind released?
- The Wind was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.