# When the Wind Blows (1986)

> An elderly British couple’s faith in official preparedness collides with the merciless reality of nuclear war.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5905

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Animation, War, Drama
- Director: Jimmy T. Murakami
- Cast: John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft, Robin Houston, James Russell, David Dundas, Matt Irving, Bernard Montgomery, Harry S. Truman
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090315/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, sincere, serious film night, cold war history viewing

## Synopsis

An elderly couple's nostalgic preparations for war clash with the harsh realities of modern conflict.

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