The Wind Rises (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2013, The Wind Rises is a drama, war, family and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 126 minutes. “We must live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Wind Rises stars Hideaki Anno as Jiro Horikoshi (voice), Miori Takimoto as Naoko Satomi (voice), Hidetoshi Nishijima as Honjô (voice) and Masahiko Nishimura as Kurokawa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Wind Rises has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $117.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wind Rises page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind Rises tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind Rises (2013)?
- In US, The Wind Rises is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wind Rises worth watching?
- The Wind Rises holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wind Rises?
- The Wind Rises stars Hideaki Anno, Miori Takimoto, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Masahiko Nishimura and Stephen Alpert.
- When was The Wind Rises released?
- The Wind Rises was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.