The Wind Rises 2013
“We must live.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Networks
- Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu
What is The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, History, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 20, 2013
- Studios
- Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, History, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~126 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu
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Overview
The Wind Rises is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, History, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A dreamer’s passion for flight shapes the mind behind Japan’s iconic wartime aircraft.”
- Stunning hand-drawn animation brings the sky to life
- A heartfelt portrait of an engineer’s lifelong love of flight
- Combines historical depth with gentle romance
- At 2h6m, the pacing is deliberate and may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate lyrical storytelling about dreams and engineering set against a wartime backdrop.
The film’s gentle romance and historical backdrop are suitable for teen and adult audiences, with a PG‑13 rating.
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What is the main focus of the story?
It follows Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi and his lifelong love of flight, culminating in his design of the A‑6M fighter.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated drama that also incorporates historical and romantic elements.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13, indicating it is suitable for teens and older.
How was the film received by audiences?
On Kinobox, it holds a 68% rating from user reviews.
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