The Wind Rises (2013)
A young engineer's passion for flight carries him through historical turmoil and a tender, bittersweet romance.
A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
How intense is The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Wind Rises feels like
- Tone
- melancholyearnestatmosphericintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Wind Rises
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Wind Rises for you?
Is The Wind Rises scary?
No. The Wind Rises is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Wind Rises gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Wind Rises sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Wind Rises OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises is streaming on Max.
Does The Wind Rises have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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