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The Wind Rises

2014

A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs4/5
  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death and mortality are important themes, including illness-related loss and wartime implications; grief is treated seriously.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and illness are depicted with restraint; there is little explicit blood or graphic bodily detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, fitting for a PG-rated film.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

No significant religious focus.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

The central story follows a deeply emotional romantic relationship, including courtship, marriage, affection, and separation.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The Great Kanto earthquake, fires, wartime danger, aircraft crashes, and serious illness create sustained distress and peril.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Affection and married intimacy are implied, but there is no explicit sexual activity or sexualized nudity.

Alcohol or drugs4/5
Why this rating?

Smoking is frequent and prominent among adults, including the protagonist; tobacco use is part of the period setting and is not heavily condemned.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Wartime bombing, aircraft destruction, crashes, and disaster scenes occur, but violence is generally non-graphic and not action-focused.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face disaster, illness, social pressures, and moral uncertainty with persistence, devotion, and creative determination.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

A central theme is imaginative engineering and artistic vision; aircraft design, dreams, and problem-solving drive the story.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast is historically accurate to the setting (Japan in the early 20th century).

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

It offers substantial historical and aviation context, including aircraft design, prewar Japan, earthquake recovery, and wartime industry.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Interpersonal interactions are respectful and emphasize devotion and empathy.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

It explores pursuing dreams, love, responsibility, impermanence, and the troubling consequences of applying creativity to war.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates strong work ethic, dedication, and personal integrity.

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