Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- earnest
- adventurous
- family movie night
- horse lovers
What critics said
Critics and viewers broadly recognize the film's appealing horse-centered premise, scenic presentation, and lead chemistry, while finding its later drama predictable and occasionally contrived.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mika's growing connection with the previously untamed stallion helps her discover confidence, talent, and emotional freedom.
Mika learns that she is a gifted rider and gains a new sense of identity through horsemanship.
The farm setting and prominent nature shots frame the horse-human relationship through expansive countryside imagery.
Mika is introduced as a troubled schoolgirl whose summer experience becomes an empowering adventure with a difficult horse.
Films like Windstorm, and why
The Black Stallion
shared family adventure, coming-of-age outsider protagonist, and emotionally warm human-animal bond
Flicka
shared horse-centered drama, rural setting, youthful protagonist, and uplifting friendship
The Young Black Stallion
shared family adventure, teen self-discovery, and magical-feeling connection with a horse
Movie Details
- Director
- Katja von Garnier
- Release Date
- 2013-03-21
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (303)
Cast
- Hanna Binke
- Marvin Linke
- Cornelia Froboess
- Tilo Prückner
- Nina Kronjäger
- Jürgen Vogel
- Detlev Buck
- Marla Menn
- Henriette Morawe
- Amber Bongard
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Windstorm about?
- A troubled teenager discovers her hidden gift for riding when she forms an extraordinary bond with an untamed stallion during a transformative summer.
- What is Windstorm like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Windstorm as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Windstorm violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Windstorm.
- What did critics think of Windstorm?
- Critics and viewers broadly recognize the film's appealing horse-centered premise, scenic presentation, and lead chemistry, while finding its later drama predictable and occasionally contrived.
- Which films are like Windstorm?
- Films with a similar feel include The Black Stallion, Flicka, and The Young Black Stallion.
- How long is Windstorm?
- Windstorm runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Windstorm?
- In United States, Windstorm streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
