When the Wind Blows (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1986, When the Wind Blows is a drama, war, animation and science fiction film directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, running about 81 minutes. “A horrifying vision of tomorrow.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.
Who’s in it. When the Wind Blows stars Peggy Ashcroft as Hilda Bloggs (voice), John Mills as Jim Bloggs (voice), Robin Houston as Radio Announcer (voice) and James Russell as Actor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, When the Wind Blows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Wind Blows (1986)?
- In US, When the Wind Blows is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Wind Blows worth watching?
- When the Wind Blows holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Wind Blows?
- When the Wind Blows stars Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills, Robin Houston, James Russell and David Dundas.
- When was When the Wind Blows released?
- When the Wind Blows was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.