Feel the Wind (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, Feel the Wind is a drama film directed by Sumio Omori, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Haiji was an elite runner, but has not competed due to a past injury. He then meets fellow elite runner Kakeru who also left running, but caused by a dispute. Their meeting inspires both young men to run again, with Haiji choosing the fabled "Hakone Ekiden" (long distance relay race). The race requires a 10 member team so Haiji and Kakeru recruits 8 others (some of whom have never even run before). Within this unlikely group of runners a bond is formed through their training and a belief that they can accomplish the impossible.
Who’s in it. Feel the Wind stars Keisuke Koide as Haiji Kiyose, Kento Hayashi as Kakeru Kurahara, Yuichi Nakamura as Akane Kashiwazaki / Prince and Yôsuke Kawamura as Akihiro Hirata / Niko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Feel the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Feel the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Feel the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Feel the Wind (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Feel the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Feel the Wind worth watching?
- Feel the Wind holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Feel the Wind?
- Feel the Wind stars Keisuke Koide, Kento Hayashi, Yuichi Nakamura, Yôsuke Kawamura and Jun Hashimoto.
- When was Feel the Wind released?
- Feel the Wind was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.