When the Wind Blows

1h 24m · 1986 · Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

When the Wind Blows (1986) runs 1h 24m, directed by Jimmy T. Murakami. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.

Genres: Animation, War, Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)