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The Wind That Shakes the Barley

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Wind That Shakes the Barley
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 2006-06-23
  • Runtime: 127 minutes
  • Rating: 7.344/10 (860 votes)
  • Budget: $6,500,000
  • Revenue: $22,900,000
  • Production Companies: Sixteen Films, Matador Pictures, Regent Capital, Element Pictures, BiM Distribuzione, EMC, Tornasol Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2472
  • Languages: Irish, Latin, English

Cast & Crew

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

as Damien

Pádraic Delaney

Pádraic Delaney

as Teddy

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

as Dan

Orla Fitzgerald

Orla Fitzgerald

as Sinead

Mary O'Riordan

Mary O'Riordan

as Peggy

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

as Bernadette

Laurence Barry

Laurence Barry

as Micheail

Damien Kearney

Damien Kearney

as Finbar

Frank Bourke

Frank Bourke

as Leo

Myles Horgan

Myles Horgan

as Rory

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Trailers & Clips

The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006) Trailer

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Keywords

guerrilla warfarecivil warsibling relationshipenglandundergroundresistancepeaceindependencetraitormercenarybritish armybritish empiredublin, irelandirish civil war (1922-23)historical fictionira (irish republican army)irelandcolonialismirish historyirishdepressing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 2006-06-23.

Who are the main actors in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The main cast includes Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan, .

Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Wind That Shakes the Barley is available.

Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The Wind That Shakes the Barley has an IMDb rating of 7.344/10 based on 860 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The movie had a production budget of $6,500,000 and earned $22,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The soundtrack was composed by Sixteen Films, Matador Pictures, Regent Capital, Element Pictures, BiM Distribuzione, EMC, Tornasol Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Wind That Shakes the Barley filmed?

The Wind That Shakes the Barley was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

The total runtime of The Wind That Shakes the Barley is 127 minutes.

Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Wind That Shakes the Barley.

Does The Wind That Shakes the Barley have a post-credit scene?

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