Windrider (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Windrider is a drama and romance film directed by Vincent Monton, running about 92 minutes. “The ride of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rock star falls for a rich man's son who competitively board-sails the coast of Western Australia.
Who’s in it. Windrider stars Tom Burlinson as Stewart 'P.C.' Simpson, Nicole Kidman as Jade, Jill Perryman as Miss Dodge and Charles Tingwell as Stewart Simpson Sr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Windrider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Windrider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Windrider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Windrider (1986)?
- In US, Windrider is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Windrider worth watching?
- Windrider holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Windrider?
- Windrider stars Tom Burlinson, Nicole Kidman, Jill Perryman, Charles Tingwell and Simon Chilvers.
- When was Windrider released?
- Windrider was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.