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When the Wind Blows

7.519861h 24mMovieAnimationWarDrama

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.

DirectorJimmy T. Murakami
WriterRaymond Briggs
ProducersJohn Coates·Iain Harvey

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Cast · Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami

JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Jim Bloggs (voice)
PAPeggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Hilda Bloggs (voice)
RHRobin Houston
Robin Houston
Radio Announcer (voice)
JR
James Russell
Russian submariner (voice)
DDDavid Dundas
David Dundas
Additional Voices (voice)
MI
Matt Irving
Additional Voices (voice)
BMBernard Montgomery
Bernard Montgomery
Self (archive footage)
HTHarry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
JSJoseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
WCWinston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)

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When the Wind Blows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Wind Blows?

When the Wind Blows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When the Wind Blows on Netflix?

No, When the Wind Blows is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus.

Is When the Wind Blows on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — When the Wind Blows is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch When the Wind Blows for free?

When the Wind Blows is available to stream free (with ads) on Darkroom and Fawesome in United States.