When the Wind Blows
(1986)
7.7
PixlRun
...it's no fairy tale.
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 24min
Premiere
1986-10-24
Box office
$5,274
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
16+
Director
Jimmy T. Murakami
Editor
John Cary
Producers
John Coates
Production
Penguin Books · British Screen Productions · TVC London
Amazon Prime Video
Night Flight Plus
Eternal Family
Midnight Pulp
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel
All cast & crew
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)
Bernard Montgomery
Self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
Photos
Awards summary
1 nomination total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed When the Wind Blows?
Jimmy T. Murakami directed When the Wind Blows in 1986.
What is the IMDb rating?
When the Wind Blows has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 13,236 votes.
Where can I watch When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows is available on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family.
How long is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows has a runtime of 1h 24min (84 minutes).
How much did When the Wind Blows earn at the box office?
When the Wind Blows earned $5,274 worldwide.