When the Wind Blows (1986)

1986

Action / Animation / Comedy / Drama / War

IMDb Rating 7/10

Plot summary

Jim (Sir John Mills) and Hilda (Dame Peggy Ashcroft) are two English retirees, living in a cottage in the country. War with Russia seems imminent, and Jim starts taking precautions against a nuclear attack. Remembering World War II, Jim and Hilda staunchly believe that everything will be okay, even if nuclear weapons are involved. But will it?—grantss