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The Wind That Shakes the Barley

“War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood.”

★ 7.3 TMDB Rating · 934 votes

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.

Director
Ken Loach
Release date
Jun 23, 2006
Original language
English
Origin
Ireland, United Kingdom

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Where to Stream The Wind That Shakes the Barley by Country

United States
Streaming on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TVRent or buy on Apple TV Store
United Kingdom
Streaming on BFI PlayerRent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Streaming on Sundance Now
Australia
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley release dates by country

The Wind That Shakes the Barley was released in cinemas on Jun 23, 2006 (United Kingdom).

World premiere: May 18, 2006 (Cannes Film Festival)

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United KingdomJun 23, 2006—15
United StatesMar 16, 2007 (limited)——
Switzerland—Jun 23, 200618
IrelandJun 23, 2006—15A
PortugalJul 27, 2006——
NetherlandsAug 10, 2006——
FranceAug 23, 2006—TP
ThailandAug 24, 2006——

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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