The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Kernel Score: 81% · 875 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 2006-06-23
Runtime: 127 minutes
Where to watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, Acorn TV Apple TV channel, IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Plex
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Wind That Shakes the Barley is an intense war drama about brothers divided by the Irish War of Independence and civil war.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts guerrilla warfare, executions, and civil war violence including a killing at the film's start.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Cillian Murphy as Damien
- Pádraic Delaney as Teddy
- Liam Cunningham as Dan
- Orla Fitzgerald as Sinead
- Mary O'Riordan as Peggy
- Mary Murphy as Bernadette
- Laurence Barry as Micheail
- Damien Kearney as Finbar
- Frank Bourke as Leo
- Myles Horgan as Rory
The Wind That Shakes the Barley FAQ
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley good?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 875 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
In the US you can stream The Wind That Shakes the Barley on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, Acorn TV Apple TV channel and IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex and rent it from Apple TV.
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley OK for kids?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Wind That Shakes the Barley is an intense war drama about brothers divided by the Irish War of Independence and civil war.
What movies are like The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
If you liked The Wind That Shakes the Barley, try All Quiet on the Western Front, Paths of Glory, Bloody Sunday and Beasts of No Nation.