The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a 2007 historical drama directed by Ken Loach, starring Liam Cunningham, Padraic Delaney and Cillian Murphy. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $22.9 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film at the IFTA Awards 2007. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC First Take
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley About?
The premise of The Wind That Shakes the Barley without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1920s Ireland, a doctor's plans to leave for London are disrupted by the escalating conflict with British forces. He joins his brother in the Irish Republican Army, fighting for independence. However, the brothers find themselves increasingly divided by differing beliefs and the devastating realities of war, testing their loyalty and the fragile hope for a free nation.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1920s
- shot to death
- gunfire
- british military
- post world war one
- irish rebel
- ireland
- anti british activities
- woman rides a bicycle
- abuse
- resistance
- firearm
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- hatred
- oppression
- plant in title
- murder
- motorcycle
- farmer
- escape
- brutality
- train
- prison
- letter
- poverty
- irish republican army
- torture
- pub
- priest
- nationalism
- church
- bicycle
- killing
- occupant
- irish history
- hate
- 1916 easter rising
- dying young
- man shot to death
- year 1920
- scene during opening credits
- funeral wake
- ira irish republican army
- setting a building on fire
- insurgents
- hurling stick
- brother brother estrangement
- terrorism
- sinn fein
- cutting off someone's hair
- escape from jail
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Cast
Liam Cunningham leads the cast, with Padraic Delaney and Cillian Murphy. Directed by Ken Loach.
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Director Ken Loach
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wind That Shakes the Barley 82 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley Plot Summary
What happens in The Wind That Shakes the Barley from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In County Cork, Ireland, during the tumultuous year of 1920, Damien O’Donovan is on the verge of leaving his rural hometown to pursue a career in medicine at a hospital in London. However, his path takes a dramatic turn when he witnesses the brutal execution of his friend Micheál Ó Súilleabháin at the hands of the British Black and Tans for defying orders. This shocking event deeply unsettles him, prompting him to reconsider his decision to forsake his homeland. Although he initially resists the urging of friends to join the Irish Republican Army (IRA), saying the fight is futile, Damien ultimately chooses to stay and is inducted into the IRA’s local brigade led by his brother, Teddy (Liam Cunningham).
Full summary
The whole story of The Wind That Shakes the Barley, scene by scene
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Box Office
The Wind That Shakes the Barley grossed $22.9 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $21.1 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $21.1M
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Awards & Nominations
The Wind That Shakes the Barley won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film at the IFTA Awards 2007.
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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IFTA Awards 2007 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film – Liam Cunningham
- Nominated Best Actor in a Lead Role – Film – Cillian Murphy
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Trailers & Videos
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Cars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley
1 car on screen: the 1915 Crossley 20/25 h.p..
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “El Viento que Acaricia el Prado” and “El Viento que Agita la Cebada [The Wind That Shakes The Barley]”.
- Also known as
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- El Viento que Acaricia el Prado
- El Viento que Agita la Cebada [The Wind That Shakes The Barley]
- Felkavar a szél
- 吹動大麥的風
- 보리밭을 흔드는 바람
- Le vent se lève
- Vinden som ryster kornet
- Il vento che accarezza l'erba
- El viento que agita la cebada
- Wiatr buszujący w jęczmieniu
- 风吹麦浪
- Ветер, который качает вереск
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- Ventos da Liberdade
- Özgürlük Rüzgarı
- כשהרוח נושבת
- Ο 'Ανεμος Χορεύει το Κριθάρι
- Вятърът в ечемичените ниви
- Vinden der ryster kornet
- Frihetens pris
- Zvedá se vítr
- Вітер, що гойдає верес
- 麦の穂をゆらす風
- สู้กู้แผ่นดิน
- Vėjas, siūbuojantis miežius
- Tuul, mis sasib odrapõldu
- Vjetar koji povija ječam
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Wind That Shakes the Barley, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was released on March 16, 2007.
Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was directed by Ken Loach.
More films by Ken Loach Who is in the cast of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Liam Cunningham, Padraic Delaney and Cillian Murphy.
How much did The Wind That Shakes the Barley make at the box office?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley grossed $22.9 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $21.1 million international).
How is The Wind That Shakes the Barley rated?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley has 82 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did The Wind That Shakes the Barley win?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film at the IFTA Awards 2007.
Does The Wind That Shakes the Barley have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wind That Shakes the Barley has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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