The North Wind and the Sun
The North Wind and the Sun
1960, Japanese. Directed by Kazuhiko Watanabe.
A short animated film based on the Aesop's Fable "The North Wind and the Sun".
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1960
- Original title
- きたかぜとたいよう
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kazuhiko Watanabe
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The North Wind and the Sun runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is The North Wind and the Sun on?
The North Wind and the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1960. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The North Wind and the Sun?
If you liked The North Wind and the Sun, try The Pied Piper, The Ugly Duckling, Santa's Little Helpers.
Who directed The North Wind and the Sun?
The North Wind and the Sun (1960) was directed by Kazuhiko Watanabe.