Prime VideoWhen the Wind Blows (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is an explicit and devastating critique of nuclear war and the false assurances of government preparedness, promoting an anti-nuclear and anti-war ideology through its portrayal of the catastrophic consequences.
The movie 'When the Wind Blows' features a traditional portrayal of its main characters, an elderly white British couple, consistent with its setting and source material. Its narrative primarily critiques the impact of nuclear war and government preparedness, without focusing on or critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the elderly couple's cultural Christianity, expressed through hymns and traditional values, with deep sympathy and respect. Their simple faith is depicted as an integral part of their innocent humanity, which the narrative mourns as it is tragically destroyed by the nuclear fallout, rather than critiquing the faith itself.
The film 'When the Wind Blows' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is solely focused on the experiences of an elderly heterosexual couple navigating the aftermath of a nuclear war, with no elements related to queer identity or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "When the Wind Blows" is an adaptation of Raymond Briggs' graphic novel. The two main characters, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, retain their original genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The film is an animated adaptation of Raymond Briggs' graphic novel. The main characters, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, are consistently depicted as white in both the source material and the 1986 film, with no changes to their racial portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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