When the Wind Blows
...it's no fairy tale.
19861h 24m7.5(342 votes)
AnimationWarDrama
Synopsis
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.
When the Wind Blows (1986) is a animation, war, and drama film directed by Jimmy T. Murakami. It stars John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, and Robin Houston. The film runs for 1 hour 24 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 342 votes.
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Director
Cast
John Mills
Jim Bloggs (voice)
Peggy Ashcroft
Hilda Bloggs (voice)
Robin Houston
Radio Announcer (voice)
James Russell
Russian submariner (voice)
David Dundas
Additional Voices (voice)
Matt Irving
Additional Voices (voice)
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Who stars in When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows stars John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston, and James Russell, and was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.
How long is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes.
When did When the Wind Blows come out?
When the Wind Blows was released in 1986.
What genre is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows is a animation, war, and drama film.
Is When the Wind Blows worth watching?
When the Wind Blows holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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