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The Wind Rises

7.820132h 6mPG-13MovieAnimationDramaHistory

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
ProducersToshio Suzuki·Koji Hoshino

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Cast · Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Hideaki Anno
Hideaki Anno
Jiro Horikoshi (voice)
Hidetoshi Nishijima
Hidetoshi Nishijima
Honjô (voice)
Miori Takimoto
Miori Takimoto
Naoko Satomi (voice)
Masahiko Nishimura
Masahiko Nishimura
Kurokawa (voice)
Stephen Alpert
Stephen Alpert
Castorp (voice)
Mansai Nomura
Mansai Nomura
Giovanni Battista (voice)
Jun Kunimura
Jun Kunimura
Hattori (voice)
Mirai Shida
Mirai Shida
Kayo Horikoshi (voice)
Shinobu Otake
Shinobu Otake
Mrs. Kurokawa (voice)
Morio Kazama
Morio Kazama
Satomi (voice)
Keiko Takeshita
Keiko Takeshita
Jirô's mother (voice)
Sascha
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 HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wind Rises on Netflix?

No, The Wind Rises is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

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The Wind Rises isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Wind Rises is available on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, 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).