When the Wind Blows
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, and Darkroom.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about When the Wind Blows
Where can I watch When the Wind Blows in the United States?
When the Wind Blows is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, and Darkroom in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is When the Wind Blows on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. When the Wind Blows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, and Darkroom.
Can I watch When the Wind Blows for free?
When the Wind Blows streams free with ads in the United States on Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows stars John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston, James Russell, and David Dundas. Jimmy T. Murakami is the director.
How long is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows runs 1h 24m (84 minutes).
When did When the Wind Blows come out?
When the Wind Blows was released on October 24, 1986.
Which studio made When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows was produced by Penguin Books, British Screen Productions, and TVC London in the United Kingdom.
How much did When the Wind Blows make at the box office?
When the Wind Blows grossed $5,274 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.