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In this animated film, based on the novel by Raymond Briggs, an older English couple must struggle to deal with their altered reality when a nuclear war strikes, destroying their peaceful lives. ~ Iot... read more read more...is Erlewine, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Jimmy T. Murakami

Release Date: March 11, 1988

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  • August 26, 2009
    I havent seen this for absolutely years and as a warning to the masses I think it was absolutely brilliant. It was very subtly done but the message more than gets through well. The scenes near the end are so touching and the ending was just....well watch it and see.
  • August 20, 2009
    The animation was totally diferent what im use to watch, the storyline wasvery original, this movie is very sad.
    the feellings that are transmited with the colours before and after the bomb
    i dont have words to describe it all is awesome!!
    its a very touching movie i recommend i... read moret!!!
  • July 14, 2009
    The animation of When The Wind Blows is clear-drawn, and the colors that fit with the environment before and after the nuclear blast are perfect. I know what it's like for people like the elderly Jim and Hilda to survive such an event when they take shelter. It's a sad yet... read more excellent British film, and a great animated classic from the '80s. Featuring the voice-acting performances of Peggy Ashcroft and John Mills.
  • March 26, 2007
    An elderly British couple deal with the end of the world. Probably the second saddest film ever made.

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Luke Y. Thompson
March 3, 2005
Luke Y. Thompson, LYTRules.com

The images from the movie are haunting, and have stuck with me the past few days, but I feel like maybe I've dragged them out of my subconscious, where they no longer belong. Full Review

Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Jonathan Rosenbaum
March 3, 2002
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
October 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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July 30, 2003
TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

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January 26, 2006
Time Out

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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James O'Ehley
January 1, 2000
James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page

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