# The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-wind-that-shakes-the-barley-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Ken Loach |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Runtime | 127 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2006 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Wind That Shakes the Barley — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2006. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Ken Loach.

## Critics consensus

The Wind That Shakes the Barley — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2006. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan, Mary Murphy, Laurence Barry, Damien Kearney, Frank Bourke, Myles Horgan

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2006, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Common questions

**Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?**
The Wind That Shakes the Barley holds a 81% Celluloid Score. The Wind That Shakes the Barley — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2006. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley about?**
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.

**Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?**
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was directed by Ken Loach.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 82%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Wind That Shakes the Barley page for current options.

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