Wild Is the Wind (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1957, Wild Is the Wind is a drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 114 minutes. “A Masterpiece of Emotional Reality!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widowed Nevada rancher goes to Italy and marries the sister of his deceased wife and brings her back to the ranch, but his haunting memories of his lost love and her tendency to drift away to other men cause the two to have a tough time at keeping a marriage together.
Who’s in it. Wild Is the Wind stars Anna Magnani as Gioa, Anthony Quinn as Gino, Anthony Franciosa as Bene and Joseph Calleia as Alberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Wild Is the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Is the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Is the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Is the Wind (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wild Is the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wild Is the Wind worth watching?
- Wild Is the Wind holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Is the Wind?
- Wild Is the Wind stars Anna Magnani, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Franciosa, Joseph Calleia and Dolores Hart.
- When was Wild Is the Wind released?
- Wild Is the Wind was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.