---
title: "The Wind Rises"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wind-rises-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 149870
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Wind Rises (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wind-rises-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dreamer’s passion for flight shapes the mind behind Japan’s iconic wartime aircraft."

### Why Watch
- 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

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h6m, the pacing is deliberate and may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s gentle romance and historical backdrop are suitable for teen and adult audiences, with a PG‑13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: poetic, nostalgic, inspirational, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wind-rises-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hayao Miyazaki
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hideaki Anno** as *Jiro Horikoshi (voice)*
- **Hidetoshi Nishijima** as *Honjô (voice)*
- **Miori Takimoto** as *Naoko Satomi (voice)*
- **Masahiko Nishimura** as *Kurokawa (voice)*
- **Stephen Alpert** as *Castorp (voice)*
- **Mansai Nomura** as *Giovanni Battista (voice)*
- **Jun Kunimura** as *Hattori (voice)*
- **Mirai Shida** as *Kayo Horikoshi (voice)*
- **Shinobu Otake** as *Mrs. Kurokawa (voice)*
- **Morio Kazama** as *Satomi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated drama that also incorporates historical and romantic elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13, indicating it is suitable for teens and older.

### Q: How was the film received by audiences?
On Kinobox, it holds a 68% rating from user reviews.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wind Rises — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/149870)
- [Zvedá se vítr 68% [The Wind Rises] (2013) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/368203-zveda-se-vitr)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*