How long is The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)?

The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) is 2 hr 6 min long.

Who is Jiro Horikoshi in The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Jiro Horikoshi in the film.

What is The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) about?

In “The Wind Rises,” Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world’s most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan’s plunge into war. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo. Writer/director Hayao Miyazaki pays tribute to engineer Jiro Horikoshi and author Tatsuo Hori in this epic tale of love, perseverance, and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world.

The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)

Name: The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)
Genre: Animated,Drama
Released: 2014-02-21
Duration: 126
Rating: 85

PG-13 2 hr 6 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)?: The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) is 2 hr 6 min long.

Who directed The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)?: Hayao Miyazaki

Who is Jiro Horikoshi in The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu)?: Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Jiro Horikoshi in the film.

What is The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) about?: In “The Wind Rises,” Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world’s most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan’s plunge into war. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo. Writer/director Hayao Miyazaki pays tribute to engineer Jiro Horikoshi and author Tatsuo Hori in this epic tale of love, perseverance, and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world.