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Windtalkers

6.420022h 14mRMovieWarAction

Joe Enders is a gung-ho Marine assigned to protect a "windtalker" - one of several Navajo Indians who were used to relay messages during World War II because their spoken language was indecipherable to Japanese code breakers.

DirectorJohn Woo
WritersJohn Rice·Joe Batteer
ProducersTracie Graham-Rice·Terence Chang

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Cast · Directed by John Woo

NCNicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Sergeant Joe Enders
ABAdam Beach
Adam Beach
Private Ben Yahzee
PSPeter Stormare
Peter Stormare
Sergeant Eric Hjelmstad
NENoah Emmerich
Noah Emmerich
Corporal Charles Rogers
MRMark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Pappas
BHBrian Van Holt
Brian Van Holt
Harrigan
MHMartin Henderson
Martin Henderson
Private Nellie
RWRoger Willie
Roger Willie
Charlie Whitehorse
FOFrances O'Connor
Frances O'Connor
Rita Swelton
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
Sergeant Peter Henderson
JIJason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs
Major Mellitz
WMWilliam Morts
William Morts
Fortino

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Windtalkers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Windtalkers?

Windtalkers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Windtalkers on Netflix?

No, Windtalkers is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Windtalkers on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Windtalkers is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Windtalkers for free?

Windtalkers is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Windtalkers based on a true story?

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