When the Wind Blows

...it's no fairy tale.

7.519861h 24mReleased
Animation
War
Drama

Overview

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.

StatusReleased
Release Date1986-10-24
Runtime1h 24m
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Revenue$5,274

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tensharpe

Feb 3, 2023

9/10

“When The Wind Blows” is a heartbreaking, horrendous, portrayal of the fallout following a nuclear attack on the United Kingdom. Based on the book by “The Snowman” creator Raymond Briggs, this film manages to show the full horror of an elderly couples experiences once missiles have struck. Opening with real Cold War era footage accompanied by Da

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