When the Wind Blows

"A horrifying vision of tomorrow."

Mar 11 1988 16+ 1h 24m
Animation, Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Raymond Briggs

Directed by

Jimmy T. Murakami

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

TVC London, British Screen Productions, Film Four International, Meltdown Productions, Penguin Books

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
13,406
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA