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The Wind Rises

7.820132h 6mPGMovieAnimationDramaHistory

A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.

DirectorHayao Miyazaki
WriterHayao Miyazaki
ProducersKoji Hoshino·Toshio Suzuki

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

HAHideaki Anno
Hideaki Anno
Jiro Horikoshi (voice)
HNHidetoshi Nishijima
Hidetoshi Nishijima
Honjô (voice)
MTMiori Takimoto
Miori Takimoto
Naoko Satomi (voice)
MNMasahiko Nishimura
Masahiko Nishimura
Kurokawa (voice)
SAStephen Alpert
Stephen Alpert
Castorp (voice)
MNMansai Nomura
Mansai Nomura
Giovanni Battista (voice)
JKJun Kunimura
Jun Kunimura
Hattori (voice)
MSMirai Shida
Mirai Shida
Kayo Horikoshi (voice)
SOShinobu Otake
Shinobu Otake
Mrs. Kurokawa (voice)
MKMorio Kazama
Morio Kazama
Satomi (voice)
KTKeiko Takeshita
Keiko Takeshita
Jirô's mother (voice)
SSascha
Sascha
German Security Guard / Flight Engineer (voice)

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The Wind Rises — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wind Rises?

The Wind Rises is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Wind Rises on Netflix?

Yes — The Wind Rises is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Wind Rises on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wind Rises isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Wind Rises for free?

The Wind Rises is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Wind Rises based on a true story?

Yes — The Wind Rises is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).