The Wind That Shakes the Barley
2006, English. Directed by Ken Loach.
War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood.
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Acorn TV in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 June 2006
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Paul Laverty
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $23M
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley: quick answers
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 941 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Wind That Shakes the Barley have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wind That Shakes the Barley. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wind That Shakes the Barley on?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Acorn TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
If you liked The Wind That Shakes the Barley, try Waiting for Anya, Lion of the Desert, The Last Rifleman.
Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was directed by Ken Loach and stars Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham.