The Wind and the Lion
1975, English. Directed by John Milius.
Between the wind and the lion is the woman. For her, half the world may go to war.
At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 217 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wind and the Lion
The Wind and the Lion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John MiliusDirector
- Sean ConneryMulai Ahmed er Raisuli
- Candice BergenEden Pedecaris
- Brian KeithTheodore Roosevelt
- John HustonJohn Hay
- Geoffrey LewisSamuel Gummere
- Steve KanalyCapt. Jerome
- Vladek SheybalThe Bashaw
- Nadim SawalhaSherif of Wazan
- Roy JensonAdmiral Chadwick
- Deborah BaxterAlice Roosevelt
- Jack CooleyQuentin Roosevelt
- Chris AllerKermit Roosevelt
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Milius
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $9.2M
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The Wind and the Lion: quick answers
Is The Wind and the Lion worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 217 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wind and the Lion?
The Wind and the Lion runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Wind and the Lion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wind and the Lion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wind and the Lion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wind and the Lion is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Wind and the Lion on?
The Wind and the Lion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wind and the Lion?
If you liked The Wind and the Lion, try The Count of Monte Cristo, Queen of the Desert, Wake of the Red Witch.
Who directed The Wind and the Lion?
The Wind and the Lion (1975) was directed by John Milius and stars Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith.