The Wind That Shakes the Barley
“War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood.”
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
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|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV | — |
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| South Korea | — | wavve |
About The Wind That Shakes the Barley
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a 2006 English-language drama and war film directed by Ken Loach. The cast is led by Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was produced by Sixteen Films, Matador Pictures, and Regent Capital and made in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on June 23, 2006, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Writers
- Paul Laverty
- Release date
- June 23, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Sixteen Films, Matador Pictures, Regent Capital
The Wind That Shakes the Barley cast & crew
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty.
The cast features Cillian Murphy as Damien, Pádraic Delaney as Teddy, Liam Cunningham as Dan, Orla Fitzgerald as Sinead, Mary O'Riordan as Peggy, and Mary Murphy as Bernadette.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and it was produced by Rebecca O'Brien and Andrew Lowe.
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 902 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Wind That Shakes the Barley is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Cillian Murphy
Damien
Pádraic Delaney
Teddy
Liam Cunningham
Dan
Orla Fitzgerald
Sinead
Mary O'Riordan
Peggy
Mary Murphy
Bernadette
Laurence Barry
Micheail
Damien Kearney
Finbar
Frank Bourke
Leo
Myles Horgan
Rory
Martin Lucey
Congo
Aidan O'Hare
Steady Boy
The Wind That Shakes the Barley — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley in United States?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Wind That Shakes the Barley is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Wind That Shakes the Barley in?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is originally in English, with audio tracks including Irish, Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley rated?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 902 ratings.
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