Against the Wind (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1948, Against the Wind is a drama and war film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 96 minutes. “They played macabre jokes - lively but deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disparate group of volunteers are trained as saboteurs and parachuted into Belgium to blow up an office containing important Nazi records and to rescue a prominent S.O.E. agent, who is being interrogated by the Germans for vital information.
Who’s in it. Against the Wind stars Robert Beatty as Father Philip Elliot, Simone Signoret as Michèle Denis, Jack Warner as Max Cronk and Gordon Jackson as Scotty Duncan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Against the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Wind (1948)?
- In US, Against the Wind is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Against the Wind worth watching?
- Against the Wind holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Wind?
- Against the Wind stars Robert Beatty, Simone Signoret, Jack Warner, Gordon Jackson and Paul Dupuis.