A Wind Named Amnesia
1990, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Yamazaki.
A wind has swept the Earth taking all the memories from everyone. No one knows who they are, how to speak, or how to use the tools of modern civilization. Two years later, a young man who has been re-educated travels across America on a mysterious journey.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Wind Named Amnesia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Eternal Family in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 December 1990
- Original title
- 風の名はアムネジア
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kazuo Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kenji Kurata
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What A Wind Named Amnesia is based on
A Wind Named Amnesia is based on A Wind Named Amnesia, a 1983 novel by Hideyuki Kikuchi.
Novel · 1983
A Wind Named Amnesia
By Hideyuki Kikuchi
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A Wind Named Amnesia: quick answers
Is A Wind Named Amnesia worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Wind Named Amnesia?
A Wind Named Amnesia runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does A Wind Named Amnesia have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Wind Named Amnesia. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Wind Named Amnesia parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Wind Named Amnesia yet.
Which OTT platform is A Wind Named Amnesia on?
A Wind Named Amnesia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Wind Named Amnesia?
If you liked A Wind Named Amnesia, try BLAME!, Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu, Metropia.
Who directed A Wind Named Amnesia?
A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) was directed by Kazuo Yamazaki and stars Kazuki Yao, Keiko Toda, Kappei Yamaguchi.
What is A Wind Named Amnesia based on?
A Wind Named Amnesia is based on A Wind Named Amnesia, a 1983 novel by Hideyuki Kikuchi.