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Wind

Name: Wind
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1992-09-11
Cast: Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertson, Jack Thompson, Stellan Skarsgård

1992 | 126 min | Action, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans. If you loved Rush, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carroll Ballard

Matthew ModineWill Parker
Jennifer GreyKate Bass
Cliff RobertsonMorgan Weld
Jack ThompsonJack Neville
Stellan SkarsgårdJoe Heiser
Rebecca MillerAbigail Weld
James RebhornGeorge
Ned VaughnCharley Moore
Michael HigginsArtemus
Ken KenseiSwami