The Wind in the Willows (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, The Wind in the Willows is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Terry Jones, running about 88 minutes. “Go wild in the country!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
Who’s in it. The Wind in the Willows stars Terry Jones as Toad, Steve Coogan as Mole, Eric Idle as Rat and Nicol Williamson as Badger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Wind in the Willows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wind in the Willows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind in the Willows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind in the Willows (1996)?
- In AU, The Wind in the Willows is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wind in the Willows worth watching?
- The Wind in the Willows holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wind in the Willows?
- The Wind in the Willows stars Terry Jones, Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Nicol Williamson and John Cleese.
- When was The Wind in the Willows released?
- The Wind in the Willows was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.