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The Wind That Shakes the Barley Review (2006) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Ken Loach · 2006 ·

Short answer

Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?

Yes. The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating
82% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 7m
Age rating
NR (US) · 15 (UK) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Cillian Murphy , Pádraic Delaney , Liam Cunningham , Orla Fitzgerald , Mary O'Riordan , Mary Murphy , Laurence Barry , Damien Kearney , Frank Bourke , Myles Horgan
Streaming
AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now
Country
Ireland
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • AMC+
  • Acorn TV
  • Sundance Now

Rent: Apple TV

Buy: Apple TV

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?

    Yes — The Wind That Shakes the Barley earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    The Wind That Shakes the Barley — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2006. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

    What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley about?

    In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

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    The Wind That Shakes the Barley: frequently asked questions

    Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?

    Yes. The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

    In the United States, The Wind That Shakes the Barley streams on AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Apple TV or buy it from Apple TV. Elsewhere: BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

    The Wind That Shakes the Barley runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

    What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley rated?

    The Wind That Shakes the Barley is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

    The Wind That Shakes the Barley is directed by Ken Loach and stars Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan.

    What is the Metascore for The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Wind That Shakes the Barley is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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