Wind (1992)
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55% of critics liked it
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70% of users liked it
(2,824 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 Grey. She… 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
- Rating, Runtime
- PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.
- Directed By
- Carroll Ballard
- Written By
- Rudy Wurlitzer, Francis Ford Coppola
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1992 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 11, 2003
- 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 Modineas Will Parker -
Jennifer Greyas Kate Bass -
Stellan Skarsgårdas Joe Heiser
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Rebecca Milleras Abigail Weld -
Ned Vaughnas Charley Moore -
Jack Thompsonas Jack Neville
