Against the Wind (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1978, Against the Wind is a drama series.
What it’s about. Against the Wind was a 1978 Australian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British rule of Ireland, and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The producers were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones and Henry Crawford. The directors were George T. Miller and Simon Wincer. The scriptwriters were Bronwyn Binns, Ian Jones, Peter Kinlock, Tony Morphett, Paul Davies and Cliff Green. Jon English won the Logie Award in 1979 for "Best new talent" for his role in the miniseries as "Jonathan Garrett". The complete series is now available on DVD in Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in PAL format. It is also available in North American format.
Who’s in it. Against the Wind stars Jon English as Jonathan Garrett, Mary Larkin as Mary Mulvane, Kerry McGuire as Polly McNamara and Warwick Sims as Ensign Greville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Against the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Against the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Wind tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Wind (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Against the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Against the Wind worth watching?
- Against the Wind holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Against the Wind?
- Against the Wind stars Jon English, Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire, Warwick Sims and Hu Pryce.
- When was Against the Wind released?
- Against the Wind was released in 1978.