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The Wind Rises

We must live.

Released PG 126 min 7.8/10 Votes: 100848

A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.

Type:

Movie

Socials:

Genre:

Animation, Biography

Subgenres:

Adult Animation, Anime, Hand-Drawn Animation, Period Drama, Slice of Life, Tragedy, Tragic Romance, Workplace Drama

Release:

2013-07-20

Year:

2024

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Budget:

$30M

Revenue:

$118M

Companies:

Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, The Walt Disney Company (Japan), d-rights, TOHO

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The Way We Were - Explores love and relationships against a backdrop of societal change.
Patisserie Champs-Elysées - Centers around a cozy setting and the interactions between people and animals.
A Ghost Story - Explores themes of loss and connection in a meditative way.
The Lobster - An unconventional take on love, relationships, and societal expectations.
The Wind Rises - Explores dreams and relationships with a touch of surrealism.
The Artist - Uses silence and expressions to depict relationships and aspirations.
Tampopo - A journey across various relationships within the world of food.
Sing Street - Centers on youthful dreams and the bonds formed through music.
Waltz with Bashir - Blends personal stories with a unique visual style and deeper existential themes.
Goodbye Lenin! - Explores themes of change and relationships in a historical context.
Paterson - Explores daily life with a focus on poetry, dreams, and personal connections.
The Florida Project - Depicts childhood and relationships in a vibrant yet challenging setting.
The Farewell - Focuses on family dynamics and cultural differences with humor and heart.
After Life - Explores themes of loss, healing, and relationships in a heartfelt manner.
Lady Bird - A coming-of-age story that beautifully depicts family and friendship.
Short Term 12 - A heartfelt look at relationships in a group home setting.
Coco - Explores family, love, and remembrance in a colorful and musical journey.
The Skeleton Twins - Focuses on complicated family relationships and personal struggles.
Juno - A coming-of-age film that tackles relationships and personal growth with humor.
The Farewell Party - Offers a touching exploration of friendship and life's finality.
The Royal Tenenbaums - Features an eccentric family and explores themes of love and belonging.