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The Wind Rises

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Why people love it

People revisit The Wind Rises for the same reason it broke through in 2013: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a animation rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Hayao Miyazaki keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The drama and animation blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 6m · ★ 7.8

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    1.In This Corner of the World (2016)

    7.9 · Drama · Animation · Romance · 2h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Wind Rises fans keep landing on In This Corner of the World (2016) — the drama is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    2.5 Centimeters per Second (2007)

    7.3 · Animation · Romance · Drama · 1h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    5 Centimeters per Second draws from the same drama well as The Wind Rises, channeling animation in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2007 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    • HBO Max
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    3.Millennium Actress (2002)

    7.8 · Drama · Animation · Romance · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    Millennium Actress (2002) captures the drama appeal of The Wind Rises without simply imitating it. The animation streak running through both films is what puts Millennium Actress at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • HBO Max
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    4.Ocean Waves (1993)

    6.4 · Animation · Drama · Romance · 1h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama appeal of The Wind Rises — that bittersweet edge, the animation — translates cleanly into Ocean Waves (1993). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • HBO Max
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    5.The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004)

    6.6 · Animation · Adventure · Drama · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004) clearly understood what makes drama work — the same quality that keeps The Wind Rises rewatchable. Expect the same bittersweet rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
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    6.Barefoot Gen (1983)

    7.6 · Animation · Drama · War · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    Barefoot Gen (1983) is the kind of film The Wind Rises fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The drama overlap is real, but it's the uplifting emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • RetroCrush Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.The Princess and the Pilot (2011)

    7.8 · Adventure · Animation · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    The Princess and the Pilot shares The Wind Rises's gift for drama — the 2011 film delivers animation without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • Crunchyroll
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    8.The Boy and the Heron (2023)

    7.4 · Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Wind Rises compelling — the drama, the animation — shows up in The Boy and the Heron (2023) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that uplifting storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
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    9.Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

    6.6 · Animation · Action · Crime · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama energy of The Wind Rises is alive in Batman: The Killing Joke (2016), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a uplifting payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • HBO Max
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.Escaflowne: The Movie (2000)

    6.6 · Animation · Adventure · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    Escaflowne: The Movie (2000) operates in the same drama as The Wind Rises, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The uplifting payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Wind Rises?
Try In This Corner of the World, 5 Centimeters per Second, Millennium Actress—each shares DNA with The Wind Rises while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises (2013) is best described as Drama, Animation, Romance, History. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Wind Rises worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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