Wind (1992)
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55% of critics liked it
(11 reviews) -
71% of users liked it
(2,882 ratings)
Wind is set in the world of competitive yacht racing, where a young sailor (Matthew Modine) is intent on winning the America's Cup, as well as regaining the affections of his ex-girlfriend (Jennifer Grey). As the film opens, Modine chooses to race the America's Cup instead of staying with… More Wind is set in the world of competitive yacht racing, where a young sailor (Matthew Modine) is intent on winning the America's Cup, as well as regaining the affections of his ex-girlfriend (Jennifer Grey). As the film opens, Modine chooses to race the America's Cup instead of staying with Grey. She leaves him and his team loses the race, leaving him devastated. Modine tracks Grey down, finding her with a new boyfriend, who happens to be an engineer. He persuades her and her new boyfriend to help him build a new yacht, which he plans on using in his pursuit to regain the America's Cup. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Carroll Ballard
- Written By
- Roger Vaughan, Jeff Benjamin, Rudy Wurlitzer, Francis Ford Coppola
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1992 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Most bracing and breathtaking film ever made about world-class sailboat racing.
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Cast
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Matthew Modine
as Will Parker
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Jennifer Grey
as Kate Bass
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Stellan Skarsgård
as Joe Heiser
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Rebecca Miller
as Abigail Weld
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Ned Vaughn
as Charley Moore
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Jack Thompson
as Jack Neville
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Cliff Robertson
as Morgan Weld
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Elmer Ahlwardt
as Sarge
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Billy Bates
as Cat
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Jay Brown
as Hook
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Bill Buell
as Danny
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Ron Colbin
as Ted
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Saylor Creswell
as Butler
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Tom Darling
as Otis
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Bruce Epke
as Sheik
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Tom Fervoy
as Jeff
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Michael Higgins
as Artemus
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Ken Kensei
as Swami
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Robert Sean Leonard
as Mooney
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Matt Malloy
as Lyle
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Mark McTeigue
as Mac
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Peter Montgomery
as TV Commentator
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Ron Palillo
as Tony
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James Rebhorn
as George
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John Sangmeister
as Skye
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Kim Sheridan
as Rubsey
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Stewart Silvestri
as Tuck
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Mark Walsh
as Spider
- Linda Phillips-Palo
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Mark Richards
as Bruno
