To Race the Wind
Seen it?1980 | 97 min | Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about. Sits nicely alongside The Station Agent.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A lighthearted dramatization of the autobiography of Harold Krents, a blind Harvard Law School student trying to make his way in a sighted world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Grauman
- Steve GuttenbergHarold Krents
- Randy QuaidChet Watson
- Mark L. TaylorBen Chase
- Lisa EilbacherKit
- Barbara BarrieMrs. Krents
- Gregory WalcottDon Summerfun
- Norman BurtonMr. Krents
- Deborah RyanBonnie
- Catherine HicksBeth
- David CarrollJerry Baker