When the Wind Blows
1986, English. Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.
...it's no fairy tale.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jimmy T. MurakamiDirector
- John MillsJim Bloggs (voice)
- Peggy AshcroftHilda Bloggs (voice)
- Robin HoustonRadio Announcer (voice)
- James RussellRussian submariner (voice)
- David DundasAdditional Voices (voice)
- Matt IrvingAdditional Voices (voice)
- Bernard MontgomerySelf (archive footage)
- Harry S. TrumanSelf (archive footage)
- Joseph StalinSelf (archive footage)
- Winston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Raymond Briggs
- Box office
- $5.3K
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What When the Wind Blows is based on
When the Wind Blows is based on When the Wind Blows, a 1982 comic book album by Raymond Briggs.
Comic book album · 1982
When the Wind Blows
By Raymond Briggs
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When the Wind Blows: quick answers
Is When the Wind Blows worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 359 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does When the Wind Blows have a post-credits scene?
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When the Wind Blows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is When the Wind Blows on?
When the Wind Blows isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Wind Blows?
If you liked When the Wind Blows, try The Breadwinner, Ethel & Ernest, The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Who directed When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows (1986) was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and stars John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston.
What is When the Wind Blows based on?
When the Wind Blows is based on When the Wind Blows, a 1982 comic book album by Raymond Briggs.